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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2011JOURNEY R/T, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESBODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DTCS B1830-11 TO U1433-24DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGB231A-15-REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR OPENDIAGNOSTIC TEST
2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWD
Diagnostic Test
2011 Dodge and Ram Journey R/T, AWDSECTION Diagnostic Test
- INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, clear all DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display DTC: B231A-15-REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR OPEN?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
- CHECK THE (W12) REAR WIPER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Power Distribution Center C3 harness connector.
- Disconnect the BCM E harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the short to voltage in the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit.
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
No
- Go To 3.
- CHECK THE (W12) REAR WIPER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance of the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit between the Power Distribution Center C3 and the BCM E harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4.
No
- Repair the open in the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit.
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
- Measure the resistance of the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit between the Power Distribution Center C3 and the BCM E harness connector.
- CHECK THE BCM FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Reconnect the BCM E harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the rear wipers on.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit at the Power Distribution Center C3 harness connector.
Does the test light illuminate?
Yes
- Replace the Power Distribution Center in accordance with the Service Information. For additional information, refer to CENTER, POWER DISTRIBUTION (PDC), DESCRIPTION .
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
No
- Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.