Engine-Codes - Generic - B1842

B1842 Code - Wiper Front Power Circuit Short To Battery

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1842?

  • Faulty Wiper Front Power Motor
  • Wiper Front Power Motor harness is open or shorted
  • Wiper Front Power Motor circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)

|How to Fix the B1842 Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

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|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B1842?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1842 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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|What are Code B1842 Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

|What Does the B1842 Code Mean?

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Wiper Front Power Motor. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Wiper Front Power Motor is not to factory specifications.

B1842 Code - Wiper Front Power Circuit Short To Battery

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