Nikcki

Thanks, that second green connector was shoved way under there... So both fans spin at 2 different speeds, but the one on the drivers side seems to have a bit of lag at the slower speed. There is nothing caught in the blades or anything slowing it down. So guess the motor is going on it?

Thanks, I'll give that a try... as soon as I can find the second green connector. I saw one right off the bat, but I am having trouble locating the second one.

I have a 98 Subaru legacy Outback. A few weeks ago my check engine light came on. I had the codes run, and it came back PO-483 cooling fan malfunction. I read that if you car runs hot for 2 cycles that it will through this code. I checked my cooling system... water full, thermostat good, fuses good, nothing blocking the radiator that would make it get hot, fans are working turning on and off, and I have never noticed my car temp gauge going above the half way point. I even replaced a wire on the fan that looked a little iffy unplugged the battery for 15 minutes, and still had the check engine light. Should I just assume the fan is going out soon and buy a new fan? Do I replace booth or just the one that cools the radiator? Anyone have any other suggestions or things to check before I buy a new fan? And yes, of course I was literaly on my way to get my tags when the check engine light came on. I only have a week to figure this out, and I am at a loss...

If you have the door/engine key that should work. There isn't a separate key for the hatch. Try spraying some liquid wentch or wd-40 on the key, stick it in the lock and wiggle it around. Insert and remove a few times. That might get you in, it worked for me