P0483 fault code: what it means

P0483: Cooling fan rationality check fault.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

1. failed fan or fan control unit
2. wiring fault

P0483 by make

What the repair usually costs

• Radiator cooling fan motor or fan assemblyNZ$350–NZ$1,280 · A$330–A$1,210
• Hybrid battery cooling fan and duct clean (Prius / Aqua / Corolla)NZ$100–NZ$240 · A$110–A$260
• Hybrid battery cooling fan and duct clean (Camry / RAV4 / Estima / Lexus)NZ$140–NZ$320 · A$150–A$350
• Hybrid battery cooling fan motor replaceNZ$210–NZ$650 · A$220–A$660

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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