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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: WIPER / WASHER: WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM: B1373; Lost Communication with Wiper System LIN BUS; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

DTC

B1373

Lost Communication with Wiper System LIN BUS

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) communicates with the windshield wiper motor assembly and rain sensor via LIN communication. If a malfunction occurs in the LIN communication line and a communication error occurs, this DTC is stored.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Memory

DTC Output from

B1373

Lost Communication with Wiper System LIN BUS

DTC Detection Condition:

  • Ignition switch ON (IG+ voltage 9.5 V or higher)

Malfunction Status:

  • Wire-type LIN communication error detected

Malfunction Duration:

  • 7 seconds or more
  • Rain sensor
  • Harness or connector
  • Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU)

Main Body

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Before replacing the Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU), refer to Registration.

for Gasoline Model:

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 10/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2020 MY RAV4 [10/2019 - 08/2020]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2021 MY RAV4 [08/2020 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 [12/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION

for HV Model:

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 10/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION 2020 - 2021 MY RAV4 HV [10/2019 - 12/2021]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, HV Model): REGISTRATION

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Body Electrical > Main Body > Clear DTCs

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait for at least 10 seconds.

(c) Check for DTCs.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Body Electrical > Main Body > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTC B1373 is not output

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

2.

CHECK RAIN SENSOR

(a) Disconnect the P6 rain sensor connector.

(b) Clear the DTCs.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Body Electrical > Main Body > Clear DTCs

(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait for at least 10 seconds.

(d) Check for DTCs.

Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; WIPER / WASHER: WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Body Electrical > Main Body > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC B1373 is not output, but DTC B1279 is output

A

DTC B1373 is output

B

A

REPLACE RAIN SENSOR

B

3.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MAIN BODY ECU [MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU] - RAIN SENSOR AND BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the G43 main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) connector.

(b) Disconnect the P6 rain sensor connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G43-3 (LIN3) - P6-3 (MPX)

Always

Below 1 Ω

G43-3 (LIN3) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK

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NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR