Pinpoint Test D : The Windshield Wipers Stay On Continuously: Notes

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Notes
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Refer to Wipers and Washers appropriate service information

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

REFER to: Wipers and Washers - System Operation and Component Description .

BCM DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
B130F:14 Run Accessory Control: Circuit Short To Ground or Open Sets when the BCM detects a short to ground from the wiper relay control circuit.

SCCM DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
B1008:09 Wiper Mode Switch: Component Failure Sets when the SCCM detects a fault from the wiper/washer switch input.
B1131:02 Wiper Motor Module: General Signal Failure Sets when the input to the windshield wiper motor from the fail-safe circuit does not match the requested input from the SCCM.

Possible Sources 

  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Wiper/washer switch
  • Windshield wiper motor
  • SCCM
  • BCM

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks 

  • Inspect the wiper/washer switch for damage
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