Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, clear all TIPM DTCs.
3. Turn the Washers on.
4. With the scan tool, read the Wiper/Washers DTCs.
  Does the scan tool read: B231B-REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
REAR WIPER MOTOR
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Rear Wiper Motor connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool read: B231B-REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Replace the Rear Wiper Motor in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
(W13) REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Rear Wiper Motor Control Circuit For Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (W13) Rear Wiper Motor Control circuit.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (W13) Rear Wiper Motor Control circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .