OBD
P0696
Fan 3 Control Circuit High
What it means
P0696 means Fan 3 Control Circuit High.
Check these first
- A failed fan 3 motor drawing too much current
- A failed fan 3 relay
- A short to voltage in the control wire
- A corroded fan 3 connector
- A faulty ECM
What to do next
- Check fan 3 control voltage live
- Test the relay and motor
- Inspect the wiring for a short to power
- Check the fan 3 fuse
- Replace the relay or motor
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.