FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Wipers/Washers







9080-RAIN LIGHT SENSOR PRIVATE BUS LOW-RCM





For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical.

- When Monitored:
With the wipers on.

- Set Condition:
When the RCM detects a short condition.





Diagnostic Test

1. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, record and erase RCM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 30 seconds then turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is DTC 9080-RAIN LIGHT SENSOR PRIVATE BUS LOW-RCM active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1. Verification Tests

2. RAIN SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the RCM C5 connector.
Disconnect the Rain/Light sensor.
Measure the resistance of the circuit between the RCM and Rain/Light sensor.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes

- Replace the Rain/Light Sensor. Refer to the applicable service information for programming the Rain/Light sensor after replacement.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1.Verification Tests

No

- Repair the Rain/Light sensor circuit for a short condition.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1. Verification Tests