I had run the hardware test, and it reports an error: 4MOT/1/40000003:HDD-1344

Hi there, anyone know whats the error code means?
4MOT/1/40000003:HDD-1344
I have my iMac 27" for 14 months, and it just passed the warranty ...
Is it the hard drive problem or other?
Thanks
Lewis

That is the Hard Drive cooling fan.

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