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PowertrainP0696

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Fan 3 Control Circuit High

26 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine computer or one of its output circuits has a fault.

2Common causes

  1. Engine control module fault
  2. Power or ground connection problem
  3. Low battery or charging voltage
  4. Wiring short or open circuit
  5. Software or memory fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

If the engine runs normally, drive carefully to a workshop for diagnosis. If it runs badly, stalls, or will not restart, have the car towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
BYDP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0696Airbag Deployed BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0696Styrkrets fläkt 3 hög BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
GMP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0696Cooling Fan Relay 3 Control Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0696Fan 3 control - circuit high BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
OpelP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
SaabP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
TataP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0696Low speed fan control output circuit open BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0696Fan 3 Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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