Diagnostic code for my 2007 saturn ion says p0480 cooling fan 1 control circuit malfunction. what does this mean.

All codes are OBD II and are available online https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0480-obd-ii-trouble-code-cooling-fan-1-control-circuit-malfunction-by-spencer-clayton

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This is a generic powertrain diagnostic trouble code (DTC), which means it covers all makes/models, 1996-newer. However, specific troubleshooting steps will vary depending your vehicle. pulling the code P0480 displayed, if refers to the engine cooling fan circuit. It is a generic code applying to all OBD II (on board diagnostics) vehicles. The PCM (powertrain control module) senses the increase in engine temperature through the CTS (coolant temperature sensor) located near the thermostat. When the temperature reaches about 223-degrees F (value depends on make/model/engine), the PCM will command the cooling fan relay to turn on the fan. It does so by supplying the ground to the relay.
There is a problem within this circuit causing the fan to fail to operate allowing the engine to overheat while sitting still or driving at a slow speed. When the PCM attempts to activate the fan and senses the command and the result do not match, the code is set. Symptoms may include:

• Check engine light (malfunction indicator lamp) illumination and code P0480 set
• Engine temperature will rise when the vehicle stops and idles

Potential Causes The causes for this DTC may include:

• Faulty fan control relay 1
• Fan control relay harness is open or shorted
• Circuit electrical connections poor
• Faulty cooling fan 1
• Faulty coolant temperature sensor
• Fan cooling fan harness is open or shorted
• Cooling fan circuit poor electrical connection. hope this helps you.

Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit Malfunction

P0480 VOLKSWAGEN - Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit Malfunction

Possible causes- Fan control relay harness is open or shorted
- Fan control relay circuit poor electrical connection
- Fan cooling fan harness is open or shorted
- Fan cooling fan circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty fan control relay
- Faulty cooling fan 1
- Faulty ECM (very unlikely)

P0480 is for the electrical circuit of the cooling fan relay. The cooling fan relay is about the size of a deck of cards only a little taller. It's mounted to the metal bumper support under the bumper cover on the left side, near the headlight. It has aluminum cooling "towers" on top to dissipate heat. The most likely cause for this code to set would be a failed relay. It can also be caused by a short or open circuit on the control wiring running to it, and be sure to check all fuses in the box under the hood.

P0480 Cooling Fan I Control Circuit Malfunction, check the fan fuse and Replace the malfunctioning fan control relay 1 - Replaced cooling fan 1

P0480 Cooling Fan I Control Circuit Malfunction
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Chrysler has issued a TSB (#18-004-07)containing the fix for an inoperative cooling fan on 2005-06 Caravans and Town & Country vans with the 3.3L or 3.8L engines. The problem usually occurs after driving in heavy snow conditions where snow and ice form at the bottom of the fan shroud and block the fan blade. This condition also sets a P0480 code in the PCM. The fix requires a PCM reflash. If you have an inoperative cooling fan or a P0480 code, check the version label attached to the PCM. If a software update has not been performed since this TSB’s issue date of January 24, 2007, you should have the update performed before you start replacing any parts.