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2009 Honda HR-V Cooling Fan Jammed - P0480 Diagnostic Issue

Model: 09 HHR Fault Code: P0480 Posted: 2017-04-08 19:14

My 2009 Honda HR-V has a plastic object that became lodged in the cooling fan assembly, causing it to stop functioning. As a result, the vehicle is now displaying diagnostic trouble code P0480, which indicates an issue with the evaporative emissions system or cooling fan operation.

Related fault codes
P0480
Comments (3)
Anonymous 2017-04-08 19:17

I'm also experiencing the same P0480 error code after the cooling fan stopped working. The issue seems to be related to a mechanical obstruction in the fan assembly.

Anonymous 2017-04-08 19:19

Same problem here — P048或 error code appears alongside the cooling fan failure on my 2009 Honda HR-V. Confirming if this is a common issue with older models.

Anonymous 2017-04-09 10:03

Check the underhood fuse box, which contains fuses #7 and #40 as well as a relay. These components are critical for cooling fan operation — don't just visually inspect them; test their continuity to confirm functionality. If the issue persists after checking these, further troubleshooting may be needed.