OBD Guide

B3838

Park Lamp Relay Control Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Side lights do not turn on
  • Side lights are unstable
  • The warning light on the dashboard comes on

Causes

  • Faulty side light relay
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Problems with the control unit
  • Corrosion of relay contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the side light relay for malfunction
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check relay contacts and connectors for corrosion
  4. Test the control unit for errors
  5. Replace faulty components

Error B3838 by Vehicle Brand