P0483 - Fan Performance

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION P0483 - Fan Performance
P0483 - FAN PERFORMANCE

For Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Fan Clutch 
Description:  If the cooling fan clutch fan is binding, or the PCM detects the fan speed is at or near 0 RPM, the DTC is set.
Possible Causes: 
  • Cooling fan motor mechanical concerns
  • Obstruction or binding conditions
Diagnostic Aids:  Check for a mechanical concern with the cooling fan motor or for obstructions limiting the cooling fan motor operation.
For All others 
Description:  The PCM controls the fan speed and operation using a duty cycle output on the fan control variable (FCV) circuit.
Possible Causes: 
  • Cooling fan motor mechanical concerns
  • Obstruction or binding conditions
  • Overheated controller
Diagnostic Aids:  Check for a mechanical concern with the cooling fan motor or for obstructions limiting the cooling fan motor operation.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All others - - refer to PINPOINT TEST KN .
Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Fan Clutch - - refer to PINPOINT TEST HV .
RENDER: 1.0x

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