B3608

Steering Wheel Control Entertainment Output Signal Circuit Short To Battery

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$22–111 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect operation of the buttons on the steering wheel
Lack of response from the audio system to commands from the steering wheel
Spontaneous operation of audio system functions

Causes

Wiring harness damage
Oxidation of contacts
Control module malfunction
Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

Check wiring harness for damage
Clean contacts from oxidation
Check continuity with a multimeter
Replace the faulty control module

Related codes

B3607 B3609 U0121