B3838
Park Lamp Relay Control Circuit
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan 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
- Check the side light relay for malfunction
- Inspect the wiring harness for damage
- Check relay contacts and connectors for corrosion
- Test the control unit for errors
- Replace faulty components
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