Electrical equipment

85A WIPERS - WASHING

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Fault finding - Introduction 85A - 1
Fault finding - System operation 85A - 8
Fault finding - Configurations and programming 85A - 12
Fault finding - Conformity check 85A - 13
Fault finding - Customer complaints 85A - 16
Fault finding - Fault Finding Chart 85A - 17

This document will be regularly updated to incorporate new developments

MARCH 2006 Edition Anglaise

"The repair procedures given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
The methods may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the manufacturer
in the production of the various component units and accessories from which his
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Fault finding - Introduction 85A
1. SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT

This document presents the fault finding procedure applicable to all computers with the following specifications:

Vehicle(s): Modus
Function concerned: Wipers/washing

2. PREREQUISITES FOR FAULT FINDING

Documentation type
Fault finding procedures (this manual):
– Assisted fault finding (integrated into the diagnostic tool), Dialogys.
Wiring Diagrams:
– Visu-Schéma (CD-ROM), paper version.

Type of diagnostic tools

– CLIP

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Type of tooling required

Special tooling required

Multimeter
Elé. 1681 Universal bornier

3. RECAP

To run fault finding on the vehicle's computers, switch on the ignition in fault finding mode (+ after ignition).

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Faults

Faults are declared as either present or stored (depending on whether they appeared in a certain context and have
disappeared since, or whether they remain present but have not been diagnosed within the current context).

The present or stored status of faults should be taken into consideration when the diagnostic tool is used after the
+ after ignition feed (without acting on the system components).

For a present fault, apply the procedure described in the Interpretation of faults section.

For a stored fault, note the faults displayed and apply the Notes section.

If the fault is confirmed when the instructions in the Notes section are applied, the fault is present. Deal with the fault

If the fault is not confirmed, check:

– the electrical lines corresponding with the faulty part,
– the connectors for these lines (for oxidation, bent pins, etc.),
– the resistance of the component detected as faulty,
– the condition of the wires (melted or split insulation, wear).

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Check conformity

The aim of the conformity check is to check data that does not produce a fault on the diagnostic tool because the
data is inconsistent. Therefore, this phase allows us to:
– carry out fault finding on faults that do not have a fault display, and which may correspond to a customer
complaint.
– a check that the system is operating correctly and that there is no risk of a fault recurring after repairs.

This section gives the fault finding procedures for statuses and parameters and the conditions for testing them.

If a status is not behaving normally or a parameter is outside the permitted tolerance values, consult the
corresponding fault finding page.

Customer complaints - Fault finding chart

If the test with the diagnostic tool is OK but the customer complaint is still present, the fault should be treated by
customer complaints.

A synopsis of the general procedure to follow is provided on the following page in the form of a flow chart.

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4. FAULT FINDING PROCEDURE

Perform a pre-diagnostic on the

system

Print the system fault finding log

(available in CLIP or in the
Workshop Repair Manual or
Technical Note)

Connect CLIP

no

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Dialogue with
computer? See fault finding chart 1

yes

Read faults

no
Faults found Conformity check

yes

Dealing with present faults no

The cause is still Fault
present solved

Dealing with stored faults

Use fault finding charts (ALPs)

no
The cause is still Fault
present solved
no
The cause is still Fault
present solved
yes

Contact Techline with the

completed fault finding log

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4. FAULT FINDING PROCEDURE (continued)

Wiring test:

Fault finding problems

Disconnecting the connectors and/or manipulating the wiring harness may temporarily remove the cause of a fault.
Electrical measurements of voltage, resistance and insulation are generally correct, especially if the fault is not
present when the analysis is made (stored fault).

Visual inspection
Look for damage under the bonnet and in the passenger compartment.
Carefully check the protective parts, insulators and wiring harness routing.
Look for signs of oxidation.

Manipulation test
While manipulating the wiring harness, use the diagnostic tool to note any change in fault status from stored to
present.
Check that the connectors are properly locked.
Apply light pressure to the connectors.

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Twist the wiring harness.
If there is a change in status, try to locate the source of the fault.

Inspection of each component

Disconnect the connectors and check the appearance of the clips and tabs, as well as the crimping (no crimping on
the insulating section).
Make sure that the clips and tabs are properly locked into the sockets.
Check that no clips or tabs have been dislodged during connection.
Check the clip contact pressure using an appropriate model of tab.

Resistance check
Check the continuity of entire lines, then check them section by section.
Look for a short circuit to earth, +12 V or to another wire.

If a fault is detected, repair or replace the wiring harness.

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5. FAULT FINDING LOG

IMPORTANT
Any fault on a complex system requires thorough fault finding with the appropriate tools. The
FAULT FINDING LOG, which should be completed during the procedure, enables you to keep
track of the procedure which is carried out. It is an essential component when consulting the
IMPORTANT! manufacturer.

IT IS THEREFORE MANDATORY TO FILL OUT A FAULT FINDING LOG EACH TIME FAULT FINDING IS
CARRIED OUT.

You are always asked for this sheet:

– when requesting technical assistance from the Techline,
– for approval requests when replacing parts for which approval is obligatory,
– to be enclosed when returning monitored parts on request. The log is needed for warranty compensation,
and enables better analysis of the removed parts.

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6. SAFETY ADVICE

The safety instructions must be followed at all times when working on components, to avoid damage or injury:
– make sure that the battery is properly charged to avoid damaging the computers with a low load,
– use the appropriate tools.

Battery disconnection procedure:

– switch off the ignition,
– switch off all consumers,
– wait at least 1 minute for the electronic systems to switch off,
– disconnect the battery, starting with the negative terminal.

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List of monitored parts: Computer

● Administrative identification

Date 2 0

Log completed by

VIN

Engine

Diagnostic tool CLIP

Update version

● Customer complaint

Please specify:

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● Conditions under which the customer complaint occurs

Please specify:

● Documentation used in fault finding

Fault finding procedure used

Type of diagnostic manual: Workshop Repair Manual Technical Note

Assisted fault finding
Fault finding manual no.:

Wiring diagram used

Wiring Diagram Technical Note No.:

Other documentation

Title and/or part number:

FD 97
Fault finding log

page to print or photocopy - page to print or photocopy - page to print or photocopy

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● Computer identification and system parts replaced

Part 1 part no.
Part 2 part no.
Part 3 part no.
Part 4 part no.
Part 5 part no.
To be read with the Diagnostic tool (Identification screen):
Computer part no.
Supplier no.
Program no.
Software version
Calibration no.
VDIAG

● Faults found with the diagnostic tool

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Fault no. Present Stored Fault name Specification

● Conditions under which fault occurs

Status or parameter no. Parameter name Value Unit

● System specific information

Description:

● Additional information
What factors led you to replace the
computer?
What other parts have been replaced?

Other faulty functions?

Please specify:

FD 97
Fault finding log

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Fault finding - System operation 85A
The wiper function is split between two computers (UCH and the Protection and Switching Unit). The link between
these two computers is provided by the vehicle multiplex network.

The UCH interprets the driver's requests through the steering column controls and the rain and light sensor:

– Front wipers: The UCH transmits the request to the Protection and Switching Unit.

– Rear wiper: The UCH controls the wipers directly.

The role of the Protection and Switching Unit is to control power for the wiper system. It governs the operation of the
front wipers, the wiping speed (intermittent, low speed, high speed) and the bi-directional pump for washing the
headlights.

The steering column supplies power directly to the front/rear wipers bi-directional pump.

Steering column controls, Rain and light sensor

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– interpretation of driver's requests – Interpretation of the amount of rain

UCH
Front/rear washer pump
– Management of the front/rear wiper
– Washing the windscreen and the rear system
screen – Management function
– Headlight washers request
management

Multiplex connections

Wire connections: UPC

Serial connections
– Windscreen wiper park position
– Front windscreen wiper protection
– Headlight washer pump activation
– Operation of wiper motor

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The wiper function is divided into two sub-functions: controlling the wipers and wiper power.

1. Wiper command

a) By the driver

The UCH receives the request from the driver through the steering column controls.

The UCH requests the Protection and Switching Unit through the multiplex network, to supply power to the front
wiper motor, and the headlight washer pump.
The UCH orders rear wiper operation when the reverse gear is engaged, if the front wipers are active.
The steering column switch controls the front and rear washer pump directly.

The following control statuses can be viewed:

ET027 Windscreen wiper park position

ET077 Wiper position

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ET096 Wiper intermittent ring position

ET078 Front windscreen washer request

ET079 Rear screen washer request

ET080 Rear screen wiper request

ET097 Rear screen wiper park position

b) By the rain sensor

The rain and light sensor is a single one-piece sensor fitted on the windscreen. It is linked by a serial connection to
the UCH.

The rain sensor can activate the wipers automatically (reset the steering column switch to 0 each time the engine is
turned off then reapply +12 V after ignition to activate the function). It determines the wiping speed in relation to
several parameters (external temperature, vehicle speed, rain quantity, tunnel conditions, nighttime conditions...), it
informs the UCH, which transmits the request to the Protection and Switching Unit, which then executes the request
to operate the wipers.

It is possible to view the status of the sensor using the status ET114 Request to operate wipers via the rain
sensor.

The sensor configuration can be viewed using the configuration reader LC044 Rain/light sensor and altered using
the request CF035 Rain/light sensor within the control function CF118 UCH type.

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2. Wiper power

The UCH controls the supply to the rear screen wiper motor.

The operation of the rear screen wiper motor can be checked using the command AC007 Rear screen wiper in the
UCH.

The UCH transmits a request for the windscreen wiper motor and the headlight washers pump to the Protection and
Switching Unit which feeds these components.

The operation of the windscreen wiper motor can be checked using the commands AC005 Low speed wiper and
AC006 High speed wiper in the Protection and Switching Unit.

The operation of the headlight washer pump can be viewed using the command AC013 Headlight washers relay in
the UPC.

Exchanges between the components in the wipers function

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a) Rain sensor - UCH
– rain present signal
– wiping speed selection
– rain sensor fault signal
Rain and light sensor UCH
– windscreen type signal
– vehicle speed signal
– steering wheel controls position signal
– driver adjustment of the sensor sensitivity by the control ring
– front wipers motor position signal
– front wipers motor activation status signal
– wipers motor fault signal
– presence, or absence, of the wiper motor park position signal

b) UCH - Protection and Switching Unit

– headlight washer activation request
– left-hand/right-hand headlight washer selection
– wiper request
– front wiper motor stop request

UCH UPC
– reverse gear engaged signal
– front wipers motor status signal
– park position status or not signal
– headlight washer pump status signal

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Summary of the wiper components controlled or managed by the UCH

Rear wiper Rear and front Rain and light

motor washer pump sensor

Control Sensor Management

UCH

Rear screen Management of Management of

wiper and washer the front wiper the headlight
pump control request washer request

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Summary of the wiper components controlled or managed by the protection and switching unit

Headlight washer
Front wipers motor
pump

Control

Protection and Switching Unit

Transmission of
Front windscreen headlight washer
the reverse gear
wiper control pump control
engaged signal

Transmission of the vehicle speed signal

ABS

Transmission of the
vehicle speed signal

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Equipment required
CLIP diagnostic tool.

Configurations of the wiper function in the UCH

Individual configuration available, available on diagnostic tool, with reading of the associated configuration.

Configuration Configuration reading Name of configuration Option

CF112 LC042 Headlight washers WITH/WITHOUT

Configuration available to the diagnostic tool, belonging to a configuration list, with its reading of associated
configuration.

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Configuration Configuration reading Name of configuration Option

CF118 LC044 Rain and light sensor WITH/WITHOUT

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Only carry out this conformity check after a full check using the diagnostic tool (fault
NOTES reading and configuration checks).
Application condition: engine stopped, + after ignition feed present.

Sub function: Wiper command

Parameter or Status
Order Computer Display and notes Fault finding
checked or Action

In the event of a fault, consult

interpretation of fault DF010
SWITCHING OFF
Wiper stalk Steering wheel switch
ET077: LOW AND HIGH
position combined circuit. (see 87B,
SPEEDS
Passenger compartment
connection unit).

In the event of a fault, consult

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Wiper interpretation of fault ET096
ET096: intermittent ring 1; 2; 3 or 4 (see 87B, Passenger
position compartment connection
unit).

In the event of a fault, consult

Windscreen ABSENT interpretation of fault ET114
ET114: wiper request by LOW SPEED (see 87B, passenger
the rain sensor HIGH SPEED compartment connection
unit).

In the event of a fault, consult

interpretation of fault ET078
Windscreen PRESENT
1 UCH ET078: (see 87B, Passenger
washer request ABSENT
compartment connection
unit).

In the event of a fault, consult

interpretation of fault ET079
Rear screen PRESENT
ET079: (see 87B, Passenger
washer request ABSENT
compartment connection
unit).

In the event of a fault, consult

interpretation of fault ET080
Rear screen INTERMITTENT
ET080: (see 87B, Passenger
wiper request ABSENT
compartment connection
unit).

In the event of a fault, consult

interpretation of fault DF040
Rear screen
ACTIVE Rear screen wiper park
ET097: wiper park
INACTIVE position (see 87B,
position
Passenger compartment
connection unit).

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Only carry out this conformity check after a full check using the diagnostic tool (fault
NOTES reading and configuration checks).
Application condition: engine stopped, + after ignition feed present.

Sub-function: Wiper power

Parameter or Status checked

Order Computer Display and notes Fault finding
or Action
In the event of a fault,
consult the
The command allows
procedure for
the verification of the
2 UCH AC007: Rear screen wiper command AC007
rear screen wiper
(see 87B, Passenger
function.
compartment
connection unit).

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Only carry out this conformity check after a full check using the diagnostic tool (fault
NOTES reading and configuration checks).
Application condition: engine stopped, + after ignition feed present.

Sub-function: Wiper power

Parameter or Status checked

Order Computer Display and notes Fault finding
or Action

In the event of a fault,

consult
INACTIVE interpretation of
Windscreen wiper
ET002: ACTIVE status ET002
protection
LOCKED (see 87G, Engine
interconnection
unit).

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In the event of a fault,
This command permits consult the
a check on the procedure for AC005
AC005: Low-speed wiper
windscreen wiper low (see 87G, Engine
speed function. interconnection
Protection and unit).
3
Switching Unit
In the event of a fault,
This command permits consult command
a check on the AC006 (see 87G,
AC006: High-speed wiper
windscreen wiper high Engine
speed function. interconnection
unit).

In the event of a fault,

This command permits consult command
Headlight washer a check on the AC013 (see 87G,
AC013:
relay operation of the Engine
headlight washers. interconnection
unit).

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Only refer to these customer complaints after performing a complete check with
NOTES
the diagnostic tool.

WIPERS

NO REAR SCREEN WIPING ALP 12

THE REAR SCREEN WIPER BLADE STOPS IN AN INCORRECT POSITION ALP 13

NO FRONT WIPING FOLLOWING A PRESS ON THE WIPERS SWITCH ALP 14

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THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES STOP IN AN INCORRECT POSITION ALP 15

NO FRONT AND REAR SCREEN WASHER ALP 16

NO HEADLIGHT WASHERS ALP 17

THE RAIN SENSOR DOES NOT OPERATE THE WIPERS ALP 18

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ALP 12 No rear screen wiping

Only refer to these customer complaints after performing a complete check with the
diagnostic tool.
NOTES
Check in particular the functioning of status ET080 Rear screen wiper request and
command AC007 Rear screen wiper in the UCH.

Check that the blade is correctly mounted on the

blade holder and that the mounting nut is correctly
tightened.

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Check that nothing interferes with the rear screen
wiper functioning.

Check that the motor is in good condition.

Check that the linkage between the motor and the

blade is correctly mounted.

AFTER REPAIR Carry out a complete check using the diagnostic tool.

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ALP 13 The rear screen wiper blade stops in an incorrect position

Only refer to these customer complaints after performing a complete check with the
diagnostic tool.
NOTES
Check in particular the functioning of status ET097 Rear screen wiper park position
and command AC007 Rear screen wiper in the UCH.

Check that the blade is correctly mounted on the

blade holder and on the connecting pin.

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Check that the mounting nut of the blade holder is
correctly tightened.

AFTER REPAIR Carry out a complete check using the diagnostic tool.

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ALP 14 No front wiping following a press on the wiper switch

Only refer to these customer complaints after performing a complete check with the
diagnostic tool.
Check in particular the functioning of statuses ET077 Wiper stalk position and ET114
NOTES Wiper request by the rain sensor in the UCH.
Check the functioning of the statuses ET002 Front windscreen wiper position and
ET018 Front windscreen wiper park position and the commands AC005 Low
speed wiper and AC006 High speed wiper in the Protection and Switching Unit.

Test the multiplex network to see if it contains any

faults (see 88B, Multiplexing).

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Check that the blades are correctly mounted on the
blade holders and that each mounting nut is correctly
tightened.

Check that nothing interferes with the windscreen

wiper mechanism functioning.

Check that the motor is in good condition.

Check that the mechanism between the motor and

the blade is correctly mounted.

AFTER REPAIR Carry out a complete check using the diagnostic tool.

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ALP 15 The windscreen wiper blades stop in an incorrect position

Only check this customer complaint after performing a complete check with the
NOTES diagnostic tool.
Check in particular the functioning of status ET077 Wiper stalk park position.

Test the multiplex network to see if it is carrying any

faults ( see 88B, Multiplexing).

Check that the blades are correctly mounted on the

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blade holders and on their connecting pin.

Check that the mounting nuts of the blade holders

are correctly tightened.

Check that the mechanism between the motor and

the blade is correctly mounted.

AFTER REPAIR Carry out a complete check using the diagnostic tool.

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ALP 16 No front and rear screen washer

Only check this customer complaint after performing a complete check with the
diagnostic tool.
NOTES
Check in particular the functioning of statuses ET078 Front windscreen washer
request and ET079 Rear screen washer request in the UCH.

Is there any washer fluid in the reservoir? NO Put some washer fluid in the reservoir.

YES

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Power the pump directly to check its
Does the pump turn when the command is run? NO functioning.
Replace the pump if it does not operate.

YES

Check the condition of the pipes and jets. Carry out the necessary repairs and clean
NO
Are they in good condition? the jets.

YES

Are the jets correctly adjusted? NO Adjust the jets.

YES

End of fault finding.

AFTER REPAIR Carry out a complete check using the diagnostic tool.

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ALP 17 No headlight washers

Only check this customer complaint after performing a complete check with the
diagnostic tool.
Check in particular the functioning of the status ET078 Front windscreen washer
NOTES request in the UCH and the command AC013 Headlight washers relay in the
Protection and Switching Unit.
The headlight washer pump is run if the dipped headlights are lit and there is a long
press on the windscreen washer command.

Carry out a multiplex network test. If the multiplex

network is carrying faults (see 88B, Multiplexing).

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Is there any washer fluid in the reservoir? NO Put some washer fluid in the reservoir.

YES

Does the windscreen washer operate? NO see ALP 16 No front and rear washer fluid.

YES

Power the pump directly to check its

Does the headlight washer pump run? NO functioning.
Replace the pump if it does not function.

YES

Check the condition of the headlight washers.

Check the condition of the hoses between the
reservoir and the nozzles of the headlight washers.
Carry out the necessary repairs.

AFTER REPAIR Carry out a complete check using the diagnostic tool.

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Fault Finding
The rain sensor does not operate the wipers
Chart 18

Only check this customer complaint after performing a complete check with the
diagnostic tool.
NOTES
Check in particular the functioning of statuses ET077 Wiper stalk position and ET114
Wiper request by the rain sensor in the UCH.

Each time the engine is turned off or the ignition

turned on, the wipers switch must be reset to 0 to
reactivate the rain sensor wipers function.
Tell the customer how the vehicle works if
necessary.

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Check by reading configuration LC044 rain/light Configure the rain/light sensor using
sensor that the light sensor is configured WITH. NO configuration CF035 Rain/light sensor in
Is it configured WITH? the CF118 UCH Type configuration.

YES

Check that the windscreen is clean and in good

condition (not cracked, bonded correctly, etc.).
Check that the sensor is present and correctly
positioned.
Check that the windscreen is the correct type.

AFTER REPAIR Carry out a complete check using the diagnostic tool.

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