1998 Ford Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Wiper/Washer Systems DTCS

WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Perform Test
B1342 GEM Internal Failure Replace GEM
B1432 Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit Short To Battery TEST C
B1433 Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit Short To Ground TEST H
B1434 Wiper HI/LO Speed Relay Circuit Failure TEST D
B1436 Wiper HI/LO Speed Relay Short To Battery TEST D
B1438 Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure TEST C
B1441 Wiper Mode Select Switch Short To Ground TEST C
B1446 Wiper Front Park Sense Circuit Failure TEST G
B1448 Wiper Front Park Sense Circuit Short To Battery TEST H
B1450 Wiper/Washer Delay Switch Circuit Failure TEST C
B1453 Wiper/Washer Delay Switch Circuit Short To Ground TEST F
B1458 Wiper/Washer Pump Motor Relay Circuit Failure TEST A
B1460 Wiper Washer Pump Motor Relay Short To Battery TEST A
B1465 Wiper Run Relay Coil Circuit Open TEST C
B1466 Wiper HI/LO Speed Not Switching TEST C
B1473 Wiper LO Speed Motor Circuit Failure TEST E
B1476 Wiper High Speed Motor Circuit Failure TEST D
B1840 Wiper Front Power Circuit Failure TEST C
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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.