OBD Guide

B3723

Rear Wiper Relay Drive Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • Rear wiper does not work
  • Rear wiper runs continuously
  • Rear windshield wiper turns on spontaneously

Causes

  • Short circuit to positive in the relay circuit
  • Faulty rear wiper relay
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Contact corrosion
  • Control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check rear wiper relay
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check relay control circuit for short circuit
  4. Clean the contacts and treat them with an anti-corrosion compound
  5. Replace relay or wiring harness if necessary

Related codes

Error B3723 by Vehicle Brand