DTC B1076: Windshield Wiper Signal Error

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 ).

Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
Turn the wiper switch to INT, LOW, then HIGH for at least 2 seconds each.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC B1076 indicated?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Intermittent failure, the windshield wiper system is OK at this time. Check for loose poor connections.
With the wiper/washer switch OFF, select WINDSHIELD WIPERS from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, and enter the DATA LIST.
Check the ON/OFF information of the windshield wiper switch (BACK-UP) in the DATA LIST.
Is the information indicator OFF?

YES -Go to step 7.

NO -Go to step 11 11.
Turn the wiper switch ON (low or high).
Check the ON/OFF information of the windshield wiper switch (BACK-UP) in the DATA LIST.
Is the information indicator ON?

YES -Faulty relay control module; replace the under-hood fuse/relay box (see REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

NO -Go to step 9.
Disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector J (10P) and the wiper/washer switch 8P connector.
Check for continuity between under-hood fuse/relay box connector J (10P) terminal No. 5 and the wiper/washer switch (combination switch control unit) 8P connector terminals No. 5.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Connector J (10P) Terminal No. 5 And (Combination Switch Control Unit) 8P Connector Terminals No. 5
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Is there continuity?

YES -Faulty combination switch control unit; replace the wiper/washer switch (see 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 ).

NO -Repair an open or high resistance in the PNK wire.
Disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector J (10P).
Check for continuity between under-hood fuse/relay box connector J (10P) terminal No. 5 and body ground.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box Connector J (10P) Terminal No. 5 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 13.

NO -Faulty relay control module; replace the under-hood fuse/relay box (see REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the wiper/washer switch 8P connector.
Check for continuity between under-hood fuse/relay box connector J (10P) terminal No. 5 and body ground.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box Connector J (10P) Terminal No. 5 And Body Ground

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Repair a short in the PNK wire.

NO -Faulty wiper/washer switch; replace it (see 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 ).