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DTC B1281: Windshield Wiper Switch MIST Position Circuit Malfunction; DTC B1282: Windshield Wiper Switch INT (AUTO) Position Circuit Malfunction; DTC B1283: Windshield Wiper Switch LOW Position Circuit Malfunction; DTC B1284: Windshield Wiper Switch HIGH Position Circuit Malfunction

  1. Clear the DTCs using the HDS.
  2. Cycle the ignition switch to OFF, and then back ON (II).
  3. Turn the windshield wiper switch to MIST and wait for 2 seconds.
  4. Turn the windshield wiper switch OFF and wait for 2 seconds.
  5. Turn the windshield wiper switch to INT (AUTO) and wait for 2 seconds.
  6. Turn the windshield wiper switch to LOW and wait for 2 seconds.
  7. Turn the windshield wiper switch to HIGH and wait for 2 seconds.
  8. Check for DTCs using the HDS.

    Is DTC B1281, B1282, B1283, or B1284 indicated? 

    YES  -Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the windshield wiper/washer switch and the combination switch control unit are OK at this time. Check pinfits and connections.