PRE-RELEASE
DTC B370A
| DTC B370A |
| Diagnostic Instructions |
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Perform the
Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
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Review
Strategy Based Diagnosis
for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
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Diagnostic Procedure Instructions
has overviews of all diagnostic categories.
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| DTC Descriptor |
DTC B370A 39
Rain Sensor Internal Malfunction
| Diagnostic Fault Information |
| Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
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Rain Sensor B+
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1
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Rain Sensor Signal
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B370A 39
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B370A 39
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B370A 39
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B370A 39
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Rain Sensor Ground
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1
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1
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1. Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Malfunction
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| Circuit/System Description |
B+ voltage is supplied to the windshield outside moisture sensor. Whenever the ignition is ON, or in accessory positions, the body control module (BCM), sends the wiper/washer switch status by using a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal. When a wipe cycle is needed, the windshield outside moisture sensor sends a PWM voltage signal to the BCM, initiating the wiper operation. The BCM commands the windshield wiper motor wipe cycles. If a fault occurs at any time between the windshield outside moisture sensor and BCM, the BCM will use the inputs from the turn signal/multifunction switch in the delay positions to operate the windshield wiper motor at continuous variable delay intervals.
| Conditions for Running the DTC |
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Ignition ON.
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The system voltage is between 9-16 V.
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| Conditions for Setting the DTC |
The BCM receives an invalid signal from the windshield outside moisture sensor.
| Action Taken When the DTC Sets |
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If the BCM loses communication with the windshield outside moisture sensor while the windshield outside moisture sensor was requesting single wipes, it shall fail soft the wipers operation to front wiper manual-intermittent with a fixed dwell time of 4 seconds.
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If the BCM loses communication with the windshield outside moisture sensor while the windshield outside moisture sensor was continuously requesting low, it shall fail soft the wipers operation to front wiper manual-low.
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If the BCM loses communication with the windshield outside moisture sensor while the windshield outside moisture sensor was continuously requesting high, it shall fail soft the wipers operation to front wiper manual-high.
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| Conditions for Clearing the DTC |
A current DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
| Reference Information |
Schematic Reference
Wiper/Washer Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
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Circuit Testing
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Connector Repairs
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Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
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Wiring Repairs
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Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for information on diagnostic tools
| Circuit/System Verification |
Ignition ON, S80 Window Wiper/Washer Switch in the LOW position. Spray some water on the windshield. The wipers should operate at low speed.
| Circuit/System Testing |
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Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B117 Rain Sensor.
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Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
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If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
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Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ voltage circuit terminal 1 and ground.
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If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
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Ignition ON, test for 4-12 V between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
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If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
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If all circuits test normal, replace the B117 Rain Sensor.
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| Repair Instructions |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
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Windshield Outside Moisture and Headlamp Automatic Control Ambient Light Sensor Replacement
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Control Module References
for information on BCM replacement, setup, and programming
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