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P1473 Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations)

5 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 4 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:FordMazdaMINIVAG

Ford

1 interpretation
P1473
Fan Secondary High With Fans Off Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fan Secondary High With Fans Off circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1473
Cooling fan - circuit malfunction Mazda · thermal_management Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Cooling fan circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • cooling fan relay(s)
  • cooling fan(s)
  • ECM

MINI

1 interpretation
P1473
Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage Pump Current Plausibility MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that related sensor signals for Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage Pump Current did not agree with each other (correlation/plausibility fault). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1473
EVAP Control System LDP Open Circuit VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the EVAP Control System LDP circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • EVAP purge valve
  • ECM
Applies to Audi
P1473
EVAP Leak Detection Pump: Open Circuit VAG · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the EVAP Leak Detection Pump circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17881. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) active

Possible causes

  • Leak Detection Pump (LDP/V144) faulty
  • Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Leak Detection Pump (LDP/V144) faulty
  • EVAP Canister System leaking

Recommended checks

  • Check Leak Detection Pump (LDP/V144)
  • Check Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Leak Detection Pump (LDP/V144)
  • Check EVAP Canister System for proper Seal
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

P14 range
P1400P1401P1402P1403P1404P1405P1406P1407P1408P1409P140AP140CP140EP1410P1411P1412P1413P1414

How to read P1473

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

473

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1473

What does P1473 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Fan Secondary High With Fans Off circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1473 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1473 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford, Mazda, MINI, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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