OBD Guide

B3811

Rear Washer Relay Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Rear washer does not work
  • Fault warning flashes
  • I can't hear the relay click when the washer is activated

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the relay circuit
  • Faulty rear washer relay
  • Corrosion of relay contacts or connectors
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Control module malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the rear washer fuse
  2. Check the operation of the rear washer relay
  3. Inspect relay contacts and connectors for corrosion
  4. Diagnose the relay circuit using a multimeter
  5. Check wiring harness for damage

Error B3811 by Vehicle Brand