DTC B2181[PJB]


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DTC B2181

Front wiper switch (fast) circuit short to ground

DETECTION CONDITION
Short to GND in wiring harness between PJB and windshield wiper and washer switch (high)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Short to GND in wiring harness between PJB terminal J-04 C and windshield wiper and washer switch terminal E
•  Windshield wiper and washer switch malfunction
•  PJB malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH CONNECTOR
•  Disconnect the windshield wiper and washer switch connector.
•  Inspect the windshield wiper and washer switch connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 5.
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT PJB CONNECTOR
•  Disconnect the PJB connector.
•  Inspect the PJB connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 5.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GND
•  Inspect for continuity between PJB terminal J-04 C (wiring harness-side) and body GND.
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to GND, then go to Step 5.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
•  Inspect the windshield wiper and washer switch.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the windshield wiper and washer switch, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
5
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
•  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Clear the DTC from the PJB memory using the M-MDS.
•  Perform the self-test.
•  Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PJB.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.