OBD Guide

U356F

Anode Header Drain Valve Heater Relay Control Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Possible problems with the operation of fuel cells in cold weather
  • The error may be accompanied by a decrease in power
  • In some cases, problems with starting the engine in cold weather may occur.

Causes

  • Drain valve heating relay malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Control unit malfunction
  • Corrosion of contacts in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the drain valve heating relay
  2. Check the integrity of the control circuit
  3. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  4. Check contacts for corrosion
  5. Scan the control unit for additional errors

Related codes

Error U356F by Vehicle Brand