Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0696
Fan 3 Control Circuit High
Same as P0695 with the line shorted to supply or open. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number6 / 96
Possible causes
- Control line shorted to supply high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Supply wire pinched against B+ source low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Possible limp mode or no-start
- Multiple follow-up faults across modules
- Reset/relearn may be needed after repair
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–350 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–1.5 h
- Component: cooling fan 3
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012