DTC Troubleshooting: B1042
DTC B1042: Front Wiper Security Line Error
NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.

DTC Description
DTC
B1042 Front Wiper Security Line Error
 

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Clear the DTCs with the HDS.


?2.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

?3.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
DTC
B1042 Front Wiper Security Line Error
 

Is DTC B1042 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.?
2.
Shorted wire check (BACK UP(WIPER) line):

Shorted wire check (BACK UP(WIPER) line)
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?2.
Disconnect the following connectors.
Body control module connector B (36P)
Windshield wiper control unit/motor 6P connector

?3.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
Body control module connector B (36P): disconnected
Windshield wiper control unit/motor 6P connector: disconnected
Test point 1
Windshield wiper control unit/motor 6P connector No. 3
Test point 2
Body ground


Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
Repair a short to ground in the BACK UP(WIPER) wire between the body control module and the windshield wiper control unit/motor.?
     
NO
     
     
     
The BACK UP(WIPER) wire is not shorted. Go to step 3.
3.
Open wire check (BACK UP(WIPER) line):

Open wire check (BACK UP(WIPER) line)
?1.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
Body control module connector B (36P): disconnected
Windshield wiper control unit/motor 6P connector: disconnected
Test point 1
Test point 2
Windshield wiper control unit/motor 6P connector No. 3


Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
The BACK UP(WIPER) wire is OK. Replace the windshield wiper control unit/motor. If the DTC is still present, replace the body control module.?
     
NO
     
     
     
An open or poor connection in the BACK UP(WIPER) wire between the body control module and the windshield wiper control unit/motor.?