P0696
Fan 3 Control Circuit High
Generic code
Auxiliary Emissions Control
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0696 means
- The fault code P0696 indicates that there is an issue with the control circuit of Fan 3 and it is reading a high voltage. This may cause the engine to overheat or not run efficiently.
Possible symptoms
- Engine overheating
- Reduced engine performance
- Illuminated check engine light
- Air conditioning not working efficiently
Possible causes
- Faulty Fan 3 relay
- Corroded or damaged wiring and connections in the fan control circuit
- Failed engine control module (ECM)
- Failed cooling fan motor
Related parts
- Cooling Fan: Radiator fan. Problems lead to engine overheating
Possible solutions
- Replace the faulty Fan 3 relay
- Inspect and repair any damaged or corroded wiring and connections in the fan control circuit
- Replace the engine control module (ECM) if necessary
- Replace the cooling fan motor if it is not functioning properly
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