OBD Guide

B051E

Assist Step Disable Switch Circuit

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

Symptoms

  • Parking assistance system not working
  • Disabling adaptive cruise control
  • The malfunction lamp on the instrument panel lights up

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the switch circuit
  • Assistant level switch faulty
  • Problems with the control unit
  • Oxidation of contacts
  • Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the switch circuit
  2. Inspect contacts for oxidation
  3. Test the assistant level switch
  4. Check the operation of the control unit
  5. Replace damaged components

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