code p048013, fan not turning on?

2014 MERCEDES BENZ ML350
59,000 MILES • 2.1L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHUKER1
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My coolant fan does not work. I have got code p048013: the output of electric fan 1 has an electrical fault or an open circuit. There is an open circuit.
May 14, 2023 at 8:46 AM
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It sounds like the fan motor has gone out which is where I would start by removing the fan to test it by putting power and ground to the motor. I have included how to remove the fan for replacement in the images below.

Error Code: P0480 - Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit Malfunction

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May 15, 2023 at 5:47 AM
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