C1962: Park Lamp Relay Coil Short to Battery
MediumChassisParking System
What does C1962 mean?
C1962 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating "Park Lamp Relay Coil Short to Battery". This code relates to your vehicle's parking system and should be diagnosed to determine the root cause. The severity level helps indicate how urgently this should be addressed.
Symptoms you may notice
- Check engine light (MIL) illuminated on dashboard
- Possible issues with parking system operation
- Vehicle may enter reduced power mode (limp mode)
Estimated repair cost
Typical range in Australia (parts + labour)
$100 – $600 AUD
Common causes
- Faulty parking system component
- Wiring or connector issue in the related circuit
- Failed sensor providing incorrect readings
- Software/calibration issue requiring ECU update
- Related component causing secondary fault
What should you do?
This code sits in the exterior lighting. Nothing about how the car drives changes, but how easily other road users see you does, and a light out is an on-the-spot fine and an inspection failure. Worth sorting before you next drive at night.
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