OBD Guide

B3885

Trailer Left Tail Lamp Circuit

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$6–33 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The left side light does not light up when the trailer is secured
  • warning on the dashboard
  • error in control unit memory

Causes

  • burnt out lamp
  • wire harness break
  • oxidation of contacts in the connector
  • faulty relay
  • problem with the control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the lamp in the left side of the trailer
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for breaks
  3. Clean the contacts in the connector
  4. Check relay
  5. Scan the control unit for other errors

Related codes

Error B3885 by Vehicle Brand