Diagnostic Test

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.

Activate the rear wiper switch.

Wait 30 seconds.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Is the DTC active? 

Yes 

1. Go To step  2).

No 

1. The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chaffed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1) .

Fig 1: Checking Rear Wiper Indicator Driver Circuit

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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect Switch Bank harness connector.

Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C3 harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage on the (W213) Rear Wiper Indicator Driver circuit.

Is the voltage above 5 volts? 

Yes 

1. Repair the (W213) Rear Wiper Indicator Driver circuit for a short to voltage.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1) .

No 

1. Replace and program the Instrument Cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - SERVICE INFORMATION .
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1) .