VOLVO
ECM-P048071 - Fan 1 Control Circuit. Mechanical Failures. Actuator stuck
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
8 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (22)
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2011Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2007Engine D5244T4, D5244T5 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine B4204T6 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015Engine B4164T only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013Engine B4164T, B4164T3 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2014–2015Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4164T4 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2015Engine B4164T only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2011Engine B4164T, B4164T3, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine B4204T6 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine B4164T, B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012–2014Engine B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015Engine B4164T, B4164T2 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2010Engine B4204T6 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2011–2012Engine B4204T6, B4204T7 only
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2013–2015Engine B4204T7 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine D5244T18, D5244T5 only
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) monitors the electric fan and has registered an indication that the fan is blocked or damaged. The code concerns a mechanical fault where the fan has stuck, meaning the fan or fan motor does not move freely.
Possible causes
- Obstructed fan blade, blocked or binding fan or fan motor
- Damaged fan motor or damaged electric fan
- Loose contact, contact resistance or oxidation in the connections, including between the fan control module and the fan motor
- Break in the power feed to the electric fan
- Open circuit or short in the signal wire, to supply voltage or to ground
- Fault codes ECM-P048031, ECM-P048000 or ECM-P048068 can cause this code
What you can do
- 1With the ignition off, check that the fan blades are not blocked and turn freely
- 2Check the fuses for the cooling fan. Their location is given in the owner's manual or on the fuse box cover
- 3If you have a diagnostic tool, read the diagnostic status and fault status with the ignition on to see whether the fault is active
- 4Check that the connectors to the electric fan are secure and free from oxidation
- 5Use a multimeter to check that the wires to the electric fan have no open circuit or short circuit
- 6If the fault remains although the fan turns freely, have a workshop check or replace the fan motor
Symptoms you may notice2
- The electric fan does not work
- The engine may overheat or run hot
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.