P0692 Code - Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
Quick Answer
The engine cooling fan system is composed of electric cooling fan and a cooling fan control module. Common causes include Faulty Cooling Fan 1 Relay, Cooling Fan 1 Relay harness is open or shorted, Cooling Fan 1 Relay circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.
- What it means
- P0692 indicates Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High.
- Common causes
- Common causes include Faulty Cooling Fan 1 Relay, Cooling Fan 1 Relay harness is open or shorted, Cooling Fan 1 Relay circuit poor electrical connection.
- Severity
- High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
- Can I drive?
- Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.
Code P0692 Description
Generally, the ECM will operate the cooling fan at specific percentages but, may scale the percentages either higher or lower in response to generator demand. The percentages at which the cooling fan operates may vary between vehicle lines and engines.
The cooling fan control module is thermally protected to prevent module damage in the case of a short circuit condition in the cooling fan motor. The scan tool output control is only capable of operating the cooling fan in the speed percentages allowed by the ECM. When multiple cooling fan speed requests are received, the ECM operates the fan at the highest of the speed requests.
The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set when the commanded state of the driver and the actual state of the control circuit do not match for greater than 5 s.
**Cooling Fan design may vary
What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0692?
- Faulty Cooling Fan 1 Relay
- Cooling Fan 1 Relay harness is open or shorted
- Cooling Fan 1 Relay circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Cooling Fan 1
- Faulty Cooling Fan Control Module
- Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
How to Fix the DTC P0692?
Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.
What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?
Labor: 1.0
To diagnose the P0692 code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.
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Information for Specific Makes
- P0692 Audi — Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 BMW — Electric Fan Activation
- P0692 Buick — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 Cadillac — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 Chevrolet — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 Chrysler — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 Dodge — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 Gmc — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 Jeep — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 MINI — Electric Fan Activation
- P0692 Pontiac — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 Saturn — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 Subaru — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High
- P0692 Suzuki — Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit High Voltage
- P0692 Volkswagen — Fan 1 Control Circuit High
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