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1A2004

1A2004 - P0480

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
1A2004 - P0480

Fault text
Electric fan, activation: open circuit

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the wire between the
electric fan and the DME.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the electric fan has no power
supply.
Potential problem source(s):
- Defect in wiring harness
- Cutoff relay for electric fan defective
- Electric fan defective
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine ON

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
immediately.

Action in service
- Check wiring harness
- Check electric fan cutoff relay
- Check electric fan (specified resistance between PWM pin
and Terminal 30 pin with electric fan plug disconnected:
less than 1 mOhm)
- Replace electric fan

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
Probably not possible to activate electric fan, continued
driving at reduced power possible.
Possible apparent symptoms:
Engine can overheat, breakdown in extreme cases

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none
- US emissions warning lamp: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
none