Acura RL. Manual - part 857

3. Turn the wiper switch to INT, LOW, then HIGH for at least 2 seconds each.  

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC B1076 indicated?  

YES - Go to step 5. 

NO - Intermittent failure, the windshield wiper system is OK at this time. Check for loose poor 
connections. 

5. With the wiper/washer switch OFF, select WINDSHIELD WIPERS from the BODY ELECTRICAL 

SYSTEM SELECT menu, and enter the DATA LIST.  

6. Check the ON/OFF information of the windshield wiper switch (BACK-UP) in the DATA LIST. 

Is the information indicator OFF?  

YES - Go to step 7. 

NO - Go to step 11. 

7. Turn the wiper switch ON (low or high).  

8. Check the ON/OFF information of the windshield wiper switch (BACK-UP) in the DATA LIST. 

Is the information indicator ON?  

YES - Faulty relay control module; replace the under-hood fuse/relay box. 

NO - Go to step 9. 

9. Disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector J (10P) and the wiper/washer switch 8P connector.  

10. Check for continuity between the No. 5 terminal of under-hood fuse/relay box connector J (10P) and 

the No. 5 terminal of the wiper/washer switch (combination switch control unit) 8P connector. 

Fig. 5: Checking Continuity Between No. 5 Terminal And No. 5 Terminal Of Wiper/Washer 
Switch 8P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

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Is there continuity?  

YES - Faulty combination switch control unit; replace the wiper/washer switch. 

NO - Repair an open in the PNK wire. 

11. Disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector J (10P).  

12. Check for continuity between the No. 5 terminal of under-hood fuse/relay box connector J (10P) and 

body ground. 

Fig. 6: Checking Continuity Between No. 5 Terminal Of Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box 
Connector J (10P) And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES - Go to step 13. 

NO - Faulty relay control module; replace the under-hood fuse/relay box. 

13. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch 8P connector.  

14. Check for continuity between the No. 5 terminal of under-hood fuse/relay box connector J (10P) and 

body ground. 

Fig. 7: Checking Continuity Between No. 5 Terminal Of Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box 
Connector J (10P) And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

 

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YES - Repair a short in the PNK wire.

NO - Faulty wiper/washer switch; replace it. 

DTC B1077: WINDSHIELD WIPER (AS) SIGNAL ERROR 

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.  

2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II).  

3. Turn the wiper switch to LOW, then HIGH, for at least 15 seconds in each position.  

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC B1077 indicated?  

YES - Go to step 5. 

NO - Intermittent failure, the windshield wiper system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor 
connections. 

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

6. Test the wiper motor (see WIPER MOTOR TEST ). 

Does the wiper motor operate correctly?  

YES - Go to step 7. 

NO - Replace the windshield wiper motor and recheck. 

7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

8. Turn the wiper switch to LOW, then HIGH, and check wiper operation. 

Do the wipers operate normally?  

YES - Go to step 9. 

NO - Go to step 12. 

9. Disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector K (5P) and the windshield wiper motor 5P 

connector.  

10. Check for continuity between the No. 4 terminal of the windshield wiper motor 5P connector and the 

No. 5 terminal of under-hood fuse/relay box connector K (5P). 

NOTE:

If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions 
in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN 
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).

 

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Fig. 8: Checking Continuity Between No. 4 Terminal And No. 5 Terminal Of Under-Hood 
Fuse/Relay Box Connector K (5P) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES - Go to step 11. 

NO - Repair an open in the WHT wire. 

11. Check for continuity between the No. 5 terminal of under-hood fuse/relay box connector K (5P) and 

body ground. 

Fig. 9: Checking Continuity Between No. 5 Terminal Of Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box 
Connector K (5P) And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES - Repair a short in the WHT wire. 

NO - Faulty relay control module; replace the under-hood fuse/relay box. 

12. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and check the No. 11 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay 

box. 

Is the fuse OK?  

 

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