P0485
Cooling Fan Power/Ground Circuit Malfunction
Generic code
Auxiliary Emissions Control
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0485 means
- The fault code P0485 indicates that there is an issue with the circuit that controls the fan power or ground. This may result in the engine overheating and damage to the engine if not fixed.
Possible symptoms
- Engine overheating
- Illuminated check engine light
- Cooling fan not working
- Reduced air conditioning performance
Possible causes
- Faulty cooling fan control module
- Damaged wiring or connections in the circuit
- Short circuit in the cooling fan motor
- Failed engine control module (ECM)
Related parts
- Cooling Fan: Radiator fan. Problems lead to engine overheating
Possible solutions
- Replace the cooling fan control module
- Check and repair any damaged wiring or connections
- Replace the cooling fan motor if necessary
- Replace the engine control module (ECM) if necessary
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