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B231B






B231B-REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
When the TIPM detects a short/low condition on the Wiper Motor Control circuit.





1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, clear all TIPM DTCs.
3. Turn the Washers on.
4. With the scan tool, read the Wiper/Washers DTCs.

Does the scan tool read: B231B-REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. REAR WIPER MOTOR
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Rear Wiper Motor connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.

Does the scan tool read: B231B-REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Replace the Rear Wiper Motor.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

3. (W13) REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND




1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (W13) Rear Wiper Motor Control circuit.

Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (W13) Rear Wiper Motor Control circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.