OBD Guide

B0502

Open Or Short To Ground In The RH DRL Relay Control Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Right DRL does not work
  • Right DRL flashing
  • The malfunction indicator on the instrument panel lights up

Causes

  • Broken wire in the control circuit
  • Short circuit to ground
  • Faulty DRL relay
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Oxidation of contacts
  • Control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the right DRL relay control circuit
  2. Measure resistance and voltage at test points
  3. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  4. Check relay and control unit contacts
  5. Replace relay if necessary
  6. Repair damaged wires or replace the harness

Related codes

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