VOLVO
ECM-P048068 - Fan 1 Control Circuit. Algorithm Based Failures. Event information
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
13 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V50 (2004–2013), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (47)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2011–2013Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2011Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013All engines except: B5254T7
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine B5254T5, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine B5254T5, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013–2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T23 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007All engines except: B6324S, B8444S
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2008Engine B5254T6, D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine B5254T6, B5254T8, D5244T10, D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, B5254T8, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine B5254T10, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013–2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine D5204T6 only
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012Engine D5204T, D5204T5 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2008Engine B5254T6, D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine B5254T6, B5254T8, D5244T10, D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B5254T10, B5254T11, D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine B5254T10, D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2009All engines except: B6304T2
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013All engines except: B4204T7, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2014Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T23 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2008All engines except: B6324S
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2012–2013All engines except: B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2014–2015Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T12, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine D5244T18, D5244T5 only
What does this fault code mean?
This is an event-driven information code and does not indicate a fault in the engine control module. The ECM sets it when the electric fan is blocked or overheated, when the voltage supply to it is too low, or when the temperature in the fan control module is too high. It goes away by itself once the conditions no longer apply.
Possible causes
- Codes ECM-P048031, ECM-P048000, ECM-P048071, ECM-P048097 or ECM-P048098 may be the cause, so check them first
- Loose connections, contact resistance or oxidation at the terminals, or an open circuit in the fan's voltage supply
- Signal wire short-circuited to voltage or ground, or an open circuit in it
- Obstructed fan blade, blocked or binding fan motor, or a damaged electric fan
- Too high a temperature in the engine compartment
- Code ECM-P145D68 can cause this code, for example after jump starting with high voltage or after a charging system fault
What you can do
- 1Remedy the fault codes for the electric fan first, since this code should not be troubleshot on its own
- 2Check that the fuses for the cooling fan are intact. Their location is given in the owner's manual
- 3With the ignition off, check that nothing blocks the fan blades and that the fan turns freely
- 4If you have a diagnostic tool, read the fault status with the engine running to see whether the fault is still active
- 5After the other codes are remedied, road test and check that this code has gone
- 6If the code remains although the fan works, have a workshop check the fan control
Symptoms you may notice4
- The electric fan does not work
- The engine may run hot or overheat
- Temperature control or air conditioning does not work
- The coolant temperature gauge shows an error or too high a value
What the fault can affect1
- The electric cooling fan is active
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.