OBD Guide

B3808

Rear Door Lock Relay Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Rear door won't lock or unlock
  • Rear door locks/unlocks with delay
  • Hazard warning light flashes when attempting to lock

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Lock relay malfunction
  • Damage to the lock itself
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check wiring harness for open or short circuit
  2. Check the lock relay for functionality
  3. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  4. Replace a faulty relay or lock
  5. Clean contacts from corrosion

Related codes

Error B3808 by Vehicle Brand