DTC P0482 [L8, LF]

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DTC P0482

Cooling fan relay No.3 control circuit malfunction

DETECTION CONDITION

• The PCM monitors the cooling fan relay No.3 control signal voltage and current. If the following conditions are met, the PCM determines that there is the cooling fan relay No.3 control circuit problem.
- The PCM turns the cooling fan relay No.3 off, but the voltage of the cooling fan relay No.3 control signal remains low.
- The PCM turns the cooling fan relay No.3 on, but the current of the cooling fan relay No.3 control signal remains high.
Diagnostic support note
• This is a continuous monitor (Other).
• The MIL does not illuminate.
• PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition.
• FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
• The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Cooling fan relay No.3 malfunction
• Connector or terminal malfunction
• Open circuit in wiring harness between battery positive terminal and cooling fan relay No.3 terminal E
• Open circuit in wiring harness between cooling fan relay No.3 terminal A and PCM terminal 1R
• Short to ground in wiring harness between cooling fan relay No.3 terminal A and PCM terminal 1R
• Short to power supply in wiring harness between cooling fan relay No.3 terminal A and PCM terminal 1R
• PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
• Have FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
• Verify related Service Information availability.
• Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
• If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT COOLING FAN RELAY NO.3 CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
• Turn ignition switch to off.
• Disconnect cooling fan relay No.3 connector.
• Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged, pulled-out pins, corrosion).
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace terminal and/or connector, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to next step.
4
INSPECT COOLING FAN RELAY NO.3 POWER CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
• Turn ignition key to ON (Engine OFF).
• Measure voltage between cooling fan relay No.3 terminal E (harness-side) and body ground.
• Is voltage B+?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Replace or replace harness for open circuit, then go to Step 10.
5
INSPECT COOLING FAN RELAY NO.3
• Inspect cooling fan relay No.3.
• Is cooling fan relay No.3 okay?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Replace cooling fan relay No.3, then go to Step 10.
6
INSPECT COOLING FAN RELAY NO.3 CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
• Measure voltage between cooling fan relay No.3 terminal A (harness-side) and body ground.
• Is voltage B+?
Yes
Repair or replace harness for short to power supply, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to next step.
7
INSPECT COOLING FAN RELAY NO.3 CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
• Inspect continuity between cooling fan relay No.3 terminal A (harness-side) and body ground.
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace harness for open circuit, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to next step.
8
INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
• Turn ignition switch to off.
• Disconnect PCM connector.
• Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged, pulled-out pins, corrosion).
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace terminal and/or connector, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to next step.
9
INSPECT COOLING FAN RELAY NO.3 CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
• Inspect continuity between cooling fan relay No.3 terminal A (harness-side) and PCM terminal 1R (harness-side).
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Repair or replace harness for open circuit, then go to next step.
10
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0482 COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
• Clear DTC from PCM memory using M-MDS.
• Perform the KOEO self-test.
• Is PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes
Replace PCM, then go to next step.
No
Go to next step.
11
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform "After Repair Procedure".
• Is any DTC present?
Yes
Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.