OBD Guide

B0508

Short To Voltage Or BCM Open Internally In The LH DRL Relay Control Circuit

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

Symptoms

  • Left DRLs don't work
  • Left DRL flashing
  • The malfunction indicator on the dashboard lights up

Causes

  • Short circuit to voltage in the DRL relay control circuit
  • Internal break in BKU
  • Wiring harness damage
  • DRL relay malfunction
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Check the condition of the DRL relay
  3. Check the operation of the BKU
  4. Replace damaged components
  5. Clean contacts from corrosion

Related codes

Error B0508 by Vehicle Brand