What are the common causes of P0A96?

A faulty hybrid battery pack cooling fan 2. An open circuit in the cooling fan 2 control wiring. A short in the cooling fan 2 harness. A poor electrical connection at the cooling fan 2 connector.

Command the cooling fan 2 on with a scan tool. Check the fan control circuit for an open. Inspect the cooling fan 2 connector and wiring. Test the fan 2 circuit for open and short faults. Replace the hybrid battery pack cooling fan 2 if it does not run. Clear the code and retest.

P0A96

Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit/Open

System: Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P0A96 means Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit/Open.

Check these first

A faulty hybrid battery pack cooling fan 2
An open circuit in the cooling fan 2 control wiring
A short in the cooling fan 2 harness
A poor electrical connection at the cooling fan 2 connector

What to do next

Command the cooling fan 2 on with a scan tool
Check the fan control circuit for an open
Inspect the cooling fan 2 connector and wiring
Test the fan 2 circuit for open and short faults
Replace the hybrid battery pack cooling fan 2 if it does not run
Clear the code and retest

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Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.