Cooling Fan Current Too High
The current draw of the cooling fan exceeds the permitted maximum. Caused by a seized or worn fan motor or wiring shorted to ground at high load.
Affected components
- Cooling fan
- Cooling fan module
Common causes
- High likelihood: Fan motor seized
- Medium likelihood: Wiring short under load
- Low likelihood: Fan module fault
Diagnostic notes
- The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate
Related codes
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Diagnostic information is provided for reference only. Confirm the code with a compatible scan tool and follow the vehicle manufacturer's service procedures before replacing components.