VOLVO
ECM-P048397 - Fan Performance. Component Failures. Component or system operation obstructed or blocked
System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
12 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–)
Show models by year and engine (41)
- 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 D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2014Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S60 (2011–)2015Engine B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T9, D4204T5, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T23 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2009Engine D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2014Engine B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, D4204T5, D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo S80 (2007–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5, D4162T
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2013–2014Engine D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T14, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2013–2014Engine D5204T4, D5204T6 only
- Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013–)2015Engine B4204T11, D4204T14, 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, D82PHEV only
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B4204T7, B5204T8, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T4, D4162T
- Volvo V60 (2011–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4164T3, B5204T9, B5254T12, B6304T3, B6304T4, B6304T5, D4162T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2009Engine D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T19 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2012Engine D5204T3, D5244T11, D5244T15 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2013Engine D5204T3, D5204T7, D5244T11, D5244T15, D5244T17 only
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2014All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B4204T7, B5204T9, B6304T4, B6324S5, D4162T
- Volvo V70 (2008–)2015All engines except: B4164T, B4164T2, B5204T9, B6304T4, D4162T
- 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–)2013–2014All engines except: B4204T7, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC60 (2009–)2015All engines except: B4204T7, B5204T9, B5254T12, B5254T14, B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2010Engine D5244T10, D5244T14, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2011Engine D5204T2, D5244T10, D5244T16 only
- Volvo XC70 (2008–)2012–2015All engines except: B6304T4, B6324S4, B6324S5
What does this fault code mean?
The engine control module (ECM) has received an indication that the electric fan is blocked or damaged, and the code is set at that point. The fault concerns the fan or fan motor, which does not move freely.
Possible causes
- Blocked or binding fan or fan motor
- Contact resistance or oxidation in the contacts between the fan control module and the fan motor
What you can do
- 1Switch off the engine, let it cool and check that the fan is not blocked and can turn freely
- 2Look at the contacts between the fan control module and the fan motor, and remedy looseness or oxidation as needed
- 3Check the fuses for the electric fan. Their location is given in the owner's manual
- 4If you have a diagnostic tool, read the fault status with the ignition on and see whether the fault is still active
- 5If the fault remains once the fan turns freely, have a workshop check the fan motor
- 6Clear the fault code only once the fault has been remedied, and road test
Symptoms you may notice3
- Temperature becomes uneven
- The engine overheats or runs hot
- Temperature control or air conditioning does not work
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.