Code
B010C
Generic
B — Body
Camera Washer Actuator C
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Causes
- Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker for camera washer circuit
- Open or shorted wiring harness or connector to the actuator
- Corroded or loose connector/ground at actuator
- Failed camera washer actuator (motor/solenoid)
- Control module (BCM/ECU) output driver fault
- Obstructed or frozen washer nozzle or pump (mechanical binding)
Symptoms
- Associated camera washer (C) does not operate when commanded
- Washer operates intermittently or only at times
- Washer system warning message or instrument cluster indicator
- Blown fuse on repeated activation
- Unusual/noisy operation or no movement from actuator
What to check
- Scan vehicle for stored codes and freeze frame / UDS data
- Visual inspection of washer actuator, tubing, and nozzle for mechanical blockage or ice
- Inspect fuses and relays for the washer/camera circuit
- Inspect wiring harness and connectors for corrosion, damage, loose pins or water intrusion
- Activate the washer command while observing connector/wires for arcing or overheating
- Measure voltage at actuator connector while commanding washer ON
Signal parameters
- Command supply voltage: battery voltage (~11–14 V) at actuator positive terminal when washer is commanded ON
- Ground: low resistance to chassis ground (
- Actuator static resistance: typically a few ohms to tens of ohms (varies by design) — open or very high resistance indicates winding open
- When commanded, current draw should be within manufacturer spec (excessive current may indicate seized motor)
- No voltage present when not commanded; constant battery voltage suggests shorted control or stuck relay
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record freeze-frame and all related DTCs. Clear codes and attempt to reproduce the fault to confirm.
- Visually inspect the washer actuator, tubing/nozzle and wiring harness for obvious damage, water ingress, corrosion or pinched wires.
- Check fuses and relays for the camera washer circuit. Replace any blown fuse and retest (if fuse blows again, proceed with wiring check).
- With connector connected, command washer ON and measure voltage at the actuator power terminal. If battery voltage is present, suspect actuator or ground.
- With ignition OFF, disconnect actuator connector and measure resistance across the actuator terminals. An open or very high resistance indicates a failed motor/actuator.
- Check ground circuit continuity from actuator ground terminal to chassis ground (
- If actuator does not receive voltage when commanded, backprobe the wiring toward the control module to find an open or short. Repair damaged wiring/connectors.
- If wiring and power/ground are good but actuator still fails, bench-test the actuator by applying fused 12 V and observing operation and current draw. Replace if defective.
- If actuator and harness test good, test the BCM/washer control output with a scope or multimeter while commanding. Replace or reprogram control module only after wiring and actuator verified good.
- After repairs, clear codes and confirm proper operation through multiple activations and road/test conditions to ensure no recurrence.
Likely causes
- Failed washer actuator motor or internal failure
- Open/poor ground or corroded connector at actuator
- Broken or shorted wire in harness (abrasion, chafing, pinched)
- Blown fuse protecting the washer circuit
- Faulty body control module output driver (less common)
Fault status
Status
Circuit fault detected on Camera Washer Actuator C — open/short/high resistance or mechanical failure preventing operation.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-1.5 hours
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