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Error Code P0480 - Fan 1 control circuit

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I grabbed the Gates FCM125 Engine Cooling Fan Module after looking for hours for the OEM.

OEM: Bosch 1137328684 as mentioned above. I could run to a junkyard praying I get a good replacement, but didn't enjoy my last junkyard experience.

This Gates one is the replacement O'Reilly stocks.

But I found it for a far better price here: StockWiseAuto
$123.82 + $13.49 shipping + $8.79 State Tax = $146.10 Total

Amazon had some knock-offs for a lot cheaper, but I couldn't pull that trigger.

I'll try to remember to come back after installation with an update. I chose ground delivery 2-6 business days.

Edit:
BTW, I started at the relays in the engine bay fuse box. - There's 3 of the exact same relays. I swapped 2 of them to see if there was any change in behavior in the car. Nothing - so I ruled that out as a factor.
Then there's the "stud" fuses (or mega fuses as mentioned above). Those looked fine - and again, there's several (at least 2) 50 amp fuses there. Another swap, again, didn't change the behavior of the car - again, ruled out.
I considered that it could be the thermostat, but the fans are not turning on - something I had noticed for the past month or so would happen just by my opening of the drivers side door. Has it always done that? - So, that tells me it is likely to be electrical, not related directly to the thermostat. I'm not opposed to a new thermostat, since I still have the factory one in. I live in AZ, so I considered dropping into a lower temp thermostat. Mishimoto makes "this one" for $74.95 currently "on sale".
Also considering Mishimoto's performance radiator - currently "on sale" for $573.95. MMRAD-FOST-13
Mountune also make a good looking performance radiator for $549.00. MP2546-12020-AA1