Engine-Codes - Ford - P0482 2006 Ford Fusion

P0482 2006 Ford Fusion Code - Cooling Fan 3 Control Circuit Malfunction

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0482 2006 Ford Fusion?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty fan control relay
  • Faulty cooling fan 3
  • Fan control relay harness is open or shorted
  • Fan control relay circuit poor electrical connection
  • Fan cooling fan harness is open or shorted
  • Fan cooling fan circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC P0482 2006 Ford Fusion?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0482 2006 Ford Fusion code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

When is the Code Detected?

The P0482 code is detected when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects that the commanded state of the driver and the actual state of the control circuit do not match.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Engine overheating

What Does the P0482 2006 Ford Fusion Code Mean?

Monitors the Medium Fan Control (MFC) primary circuit output from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The test fails, when the MFC output is commanded on (grounded) and excessive current draw is detected on the MFC circuit; or when the MFC circuit is commanded off and voltage is not detected on the MFC circuit (the PCM expects to detect IGN START/RUN voltage through the medium speed FC relay coil to the MFC circuit).

P0482 2006 Ford Fusion Code - Cooling Fan 3 Control Circuit Malfunction

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