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Diagnostic Procedure

DTC B1318 (AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 CONFIRM PCM DTC 
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [LF, L5] .)
(See DTC TABLE [L3 WITH TC] .)
No Go to the next step.
2 INSPECT AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND TERMINALS 
  • Switch the ignition to off.
  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  • Disconnect the auto light/wiper control module connector.
  • Inspect for poor connection (damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Repair or replace the connector or terminals, then go to Step 4.
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR SHORT TO GROUND 
  • Auto light/wiper control module connector is disconnected.
  • Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  • Switch the ignition to ON.
  • Measure the voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness-side):
    • Auto light/wiper control module terminal A
  • Is the voltage B+  ?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Inspect the METER 15 A fuse.
  • If the fuse is melt:
    • Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to ground.
    • Replace the fuse.
  • If the fuse is deterioration:
    • Replace the fuse.
  • If the fuse is normal:
    • Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible open circuit.

Go to the next step.
4 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED 
Yes Replace the auto light/wiper control module, then go to the next step.
(See AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY THAT NO OTHER DTCs ARE RECORDED 
  • Are any DTCs present?
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE] .)
No DTC troubleshooting completed.