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DTC B1281: Front Wiper MIST Position Circuit Malfunction; DTC B1282: Front Wiper INT Position Circuit Malfunction; DTC B1283: Front Wiper LOW Position Circuit Malfunction; DTC B1284: Front Wiper HIGH Position Circuit Malfunction

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NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  3. Operate each windshield wiper switch position, then turn the wiper/washer switch OFF.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1281, B1282, B1283 or B1284 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  5. Select WIPER from the BODY ELECTRICAL menu.
  6. Check each windshield wiper switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

    When the windshield wiper switch is OFF: 

    DATA LIST

    Data List Value
    Windshield Wiper Switch (LOW) OFF
    Windshield Wiper Switch (HIGH) OFF
    Windshield Wiper Switch (MIST) OFF
    Windshield Wiper Switch (INT) OFF

    Are all data list values indicated OFF? 

    YES  -Go to step 15.

    NO  -Go to step 7.

  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  8. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch 8P connector.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  10. Select WIPER from the BODY ELECTRICAL menu.
  11. Check each windshield wiper switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.
    DATA LIST

    Data List Value
    Windshield Wiper Switch (LOW) OFF
    Windshield Wiper Switch (HIGH) OFF
    Windshield Wiper Switch (MIST) OFF
    Windshield Wiper Switch (INT) OFF

    Are all data list values indicated OFF? 

    YES  -Replace the wiper/washer switch.

    NO  -Go to step 12.

  12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  13. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P).
  14. Check for continuity between body ground and under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P) terminals No. 10, No. 11, and No. 12.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector M (34P) Terminals No. 10, No. 11, And No. 12
    G06431662Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO  -Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

  15. Check for continuity between the under-dash fuse/relay box connector Q (16P) terminal and the under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P) terminals as shown:
    CONTINUITY CHART

    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector Q (16P) Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P)
    5 10
    11
    12
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector Q (16P) Terminal And Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector M (34P)
    G06431663Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short in the wires.

    NO  -Go to step 16.

  16. Check each windshield wiper switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

    When the windshield wiper switch is ON (LOW): 

    DATA LIST

    Data List Value
    Windshield Wiper Switch (LOW) ON

    When the windshield wiper switch is ON (HIGH): 

    DATA LIST

    Data List Value
    Windshield Wiper Switch (HIGH) ON

    When the windshield wiper switch is MIST: 

    DATA LIST

    Data List Value
    Windshield Wiper Switch (MIST) ON

    When the windshield wiper switch is INT: 

    DATA LIST

    Data List Value
    Windshield Wiper Switch (INT) ON

    Are all data list values correct? 

    YES  -Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

    NO  -Go to step 17.

  17. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  18. Do the wiper/washer switch test (see WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

    Is the wiper/washer switch OK? 

    YES  -Go to step 19.

    NO  -Replace the wiper/washer switch.

  19. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connectors M (34P) and Q (16P).
  20. Check for continuity between the under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P) terminals and the wiper/washer switch 8P connector terminals as shown:
    CONTINUITY CHART

    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P) Wiper/washer switch 8P connector
    10 4
    11 2
    12 3
    CONTINUITY CHART

    Under-dash fuse/relay box connector Q (16P) Wiper/washer switch 8P connector
    5 5
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector M (34P) Terminals And Wiper/Washer Switch 8P Connector Terminals
    G06431664Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector M (34P) Terminals And Wiper/Washer Switch 8P Connector Terminals
    G06431665Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire.

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