OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0484 Cooling Fan Current Too High
The current draw of the cooling fan exceeds the permitted maximum. Caused by a seized or worn fan motor or wiring shorted to ground at high load.
Is it safe to drive with P0484?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyFan motor seized
- PossibleWiring short under load
- Less likelyFan module fault
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Cooling Fan, Cooling Fan Module
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.