OBD Guide

B3650

High Beam Request Signal Circuit Performance Signal Invalid

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

Symptoms

  • High beam does not turn on
  • High beam turns on spontaneously
  • High beam flashing during operation
  • Error message on the dashboard

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Malfunction of the light switch on the steering column
  • Problems with the high beam relay
  • Oxidation of contacts in connectors
  • Malfunction of the headlight control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the high beam circuit wiring harness
  2. Test the light switch with a multimeter
  3. Check relays and circuit fuses
  4. Clean contacts in connectors
  5. Scan the headlight control unit for errors

Related codes

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