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DTC B370A

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
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Body SystemsDTC B370A

DTC B370A

Diagnostic Instructions

•  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
•  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
•  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B370A 39: Rain Sensor Internal Malfunction

Diagnostic Fault Information



Circuit
Short to Ground
Open/High Resistance
Short to Voltage
Signal Performance

Rain Sensor B+
1
1
-
-

Rain Sensor Signal
B370A 39
B370A 39
B370A 39
B370A 39

Rain Sensor Ground
-
1
1
-

1. Rain Sensor Malfunction
 

Circuit/System Description

B+ voltage is supplied to the windshield outside moisture sensor. Whenever the ignition is ON, or in accessory positions, the body control module (BCM), sends the wiper/washer switch status by using a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal. When a wipe cycle is needed, the windshield outside moisture sensor sends a PWM voltage signal to the BCM, initiating the wiper operation. The BCM commands the windshield wiper motor wipe cycles. If a fault occurs at any time between the windshield outside moisture sensor and BCM, the BCM will use the inputs from the turn signal/multifunction switch in the delay positions to operate the windshield wiper motor at continuous variable delay intervals.

Conditions for Running the DTC

•  Ignition ON.
•  The system voltage is between 9-16 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM receives an invalid signal from the windshield outside moisture sensor.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•  If the BCM loses communication with the windshield outside moisture sensor while the windshield outside moisture sensor was requesting single wipes, it shall fail soft the wipers operation to front wiper manual - intermittent with a fixed dwell time of 4 seconds.
•  If the BCM loses communication with the windshield outside moisture sensor while the windshield outside moisture sensor was continuously requesting low, it shall fail soft the wipers operation to front wiper manual - low.
•  If the BCM loses communication with the windshield outside moisture sensor while the windshield outside moisture sensor was continuously requesting high, it shall fail soft the wipers operation to front wiper manual - high.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

A current DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.

Diagnostic Aids

Diagnose any communication DTCs (U-Codes) before attempting any diagnosis.

Reference Information


Schematic Reference

Wiper/Washer Schematics


Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views


Description and Operation

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation


Electrical Information Reference


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, S82 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch in the LOW position. Spray some water on the windshield. The wipers should operate at low speed.

If the windshield wipers do not operate, refer to Windshield Wiper System Malfunction .

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, Retained Accessory Power OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B117 Rain Sensor.
2. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
⇒ If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ voltage circuit terminal 1 and ground.
⇒ If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
4. Ignition ON, test for 4-12 V between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
⇒ If not the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance and a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
5. If all circuits test normal, replace the B117 Rain Sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

•  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming

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