DTC B1706[11] Front/Rear Wiper Output Circuit Short to Ground (BCM)

1. DTC B1706[11] description

The front wiper control circuit consists of the windshield wiper switch, rain and light sensor (if equipped), front wiper (ON/OFF) relay, front wiper H/L (high/low) relay, and wiper motor. When the windshield wiper switch signal or windshield washer switch signal is input, the BCM turns ON the front wiper relay. If the BCM detects a short to ground or an overloading to the front wiper relay drive circuit, the DTC is set.

2. Condition for setting DTC B1706[11]

Condition for running the DTC

  • The ignition switch is ON.
  • The BCM commands the front wiper relay ON.

Condition for setting the DTC

Any of the following conditions are met:

  • The BCM detects a short to ground in the front wiper relay drive circuit for 2.5 seconds or more.
  • The BCM detects an overloading to the front wiper relay drive circuit for 2 seconds or more.

3. Action taken when DTC B1706[11] sets

  • The output of the front wiper is stopped until the next command is given.
  • Current and past failures are set.
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