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P0485 - Cooling Fan Power/Ground Circuit Malfunction

The ECM detected a power or ground fault in the cooling fan circuit.

Code Overview

The ECM detected a power or ground fault in the cooling fan circuit.

Common Causes

  • Failed cooling fan relay or control module
  • Fan motor or wiring problem
  • Fuse, power, or ground issue

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Command the fan on if the scan tool supports it
  2. Check relay, fuse, and fan motor power and ground
  3. Inspect harness routing and connector condition

Likely Repairs & Cost Guides

Use test results to confirm the fault before pricing the repair.

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Next Steps

Move from the code to a diagnosis path, then into repair pricing once the fault is confirmed.