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 DTC's.
3. Turn the Rear Wipers on.
4. With the Scan Tool, read the Wiper/Washers DTC's.
  Does the Scan Tool read: B231C-REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT HI?
  
  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
(W13) REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Rear Wiper Motor Control Circuit Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the TIPM C6 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Rear Wiper Motor harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage of the (W13) Rear Wiper Motor Control circuit.
  Is the voltage above 5.0 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (W13) Rear Wiper Motor Control circuit for a short to voltage.
  - 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