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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

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 ).
  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  3. Turn the windshield wiper switch to MIST, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
  4. Turn the windshield wiper switch OFF, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
  5. Turn the windshield wiper switch to INT (AUTO), and wait for at least 2 seconds.
  6. Turn the windshield wiper switch to LOW, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
  7. Turn the windshield wiper switch in HIGH, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
  8. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1281, B1282, B1283, and/or B1284 indicated? 

YES  -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  -Intermittent failure, the wiper/washer switch and the combination switch control unit are OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.