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DTC U0231-68: Communication Error With Auto Light Sensor/Rain Sensor: Notes

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Description  Communication error with auto light sensor/rain sensor
Detection condition 
  • BCM could not receive the signals from the auto light sensor/rain sensor for 5 s or more  with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).
Fail-safe  Auto light system 
  • Continue the controls prior to the auto light malfunction detection.

Auto wiper system 
  • Continue the controls prior to the windshield wiper malfunction detection.
Possible cause 
  • Auto light sensor/rain sensor connector or terminal malfunction
  • BCM connector or terminal malfunction
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between auto light sensor/rain sensor terminal A and BCM terminal 3X
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between auto light sensor/rain sensor terminal A and BCM terminal 3X
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between auto light sensor/rain sensor terminal A and BCM terminal 3X
  • Auto light sensor/rain sensor malfunction
  • BCM malfunction
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