OBD Guide

P0A98

Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cooling Fan 2 Stuck On

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Constant noise of a running fan
  • Increased battery consumption
  • Dashboard warning
  • Reduced cooling efficiency
  • Battery compartment overheating

Causes

  • Stuck fan relay
  • Short circuit in control circuit
  • Battery management module malfunction
  • Mechanical jamming of the fan
  • Damage to temperature sensors

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition and free movement of the fan
  2. Diagnose relay and control circuit
  3. Check the serviceability of temperature sensors
  4. Test the battery management module
  5. Replace faulty components

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