Diagnostic Test

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INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, clear all DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: B231A-15-REAR WIPER MOTOR CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE (W12) REAR WIPER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Rear Wiper Relay Control Circuit For A Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Power Distribution Center C3 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the BCM E harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Measure the voltage between ground and the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to voltage in the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (W12) REAR WIPER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit between the Power Distribution Center C3 and the BCM E harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the open in the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE BCM FOR CORRECT OPERATION
1. Reconnect the BCM E harness connector.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Turn the rear wipers on.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (W12) Rear Wiper Relay Control circuit at the Power Distribution Center C3 harness connector.
  Does the test light illuminate?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Power Distribution Center in accordance with the Service Information. For additional information. Refer to CENTER, POWER DISTRIBUTION (PDC), DESCRIPTION .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .