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Rain Sensor LIN Communication Malfunction





NETWORKING: LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: Rain Sensor LIN Communication Malfunction
- Rain Sensor LIN Communication Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

When the auto wiper system is operated, the windshield wiper switch assembly uses LIN communication to communicate with the rain sensor. If the auto wiper system does not operate properly, a problem with the LIN communication between the windshield wiper switch assembly and rain sensor may be causing the malfunction.

WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH - RAIN SENSOR)

(a) Disconnect the G58 windshield wiper switch assembly connector.

(b) Disconnect the W6 rain sensor connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:





NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK -- Go to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM Problem Symptoms Table