OBD Guide

P0AD3

Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cooling Fan 3 Control Circuit High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Elevated battery temperature
  • Noisy cooling fans
  • Error message on display

Causes

  • Cooling fan malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Fan relay problems
  • Control unit malfunction
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the cooling fan
  2. Diagnose the control circuit for an open/short circuit
  3. Check relays and fuses
  4. Scan the control unit for errors
  5. Clean system contacts and connectors

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