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DTC B1614


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DTC B1614

Rear wiper INT switch input circuit short to ground

DETECTION CONDITION

Short to GND in wiring harness between BCM and rear wiper and washer switch (INT)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Short to GND in wiring harness between BCM terminal 4I and windshield wiper and washer switch terminal H (European (L.H.D. U.K.), General (L.H.D.) specs.) or J (Australian, General (R.H.D.) specs.)
• Windshield wiper and washer switch malfunction
• BCM 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 BCM CONNECTOR
• Disconnect the BCM connector.
• Inspect the BCM 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 BCM terminal 4I (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 BCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
• Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the BCM.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.