OBD Guide

B3268

Rear Compartment Lid Release Relay Control Circuit Short To Battery Voltage

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The trunk release button does not work
  • The trunk opens spontaneously
  • The malfunction indicator on the instrument panel is on

Causes

  • Short circuit in wiring harness
  • Faulty trunk open relay
  • Damage to the control unit
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check wiring harness for damage
  2. Check the trunk open relay
  3. Check connections and contacts
  4. Replace faulty components

Related codes

Error B3268 by Vehicle Brand