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B010C — Camera Washer Actuator C

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B010C

Generic B — Body

Camera Washer Actuator C

Brand: Generic
Type: B — Body
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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

  1. Read and record freeze-frame and all related DTCs. Clear codes and attempt to reproduce the fault to confirm.
  2. Visually inspect the washer actuator, tubing/nozzle and wiring harness for obvious damage, water ingress, corrosion or pinched wires.
  3. Check fuses and relays for the camera washer circuit. Replace any blown fuse and retest (if fuse blows again, proceed with wiring check).
  4. With connector connected, command washer ON and measure voltage at the actuator power terminal. If battery voltage is present, suspect actuator or ground.
  5. With ignition OFF, disconnect actuator connector and measure resistance across the actuator terminals. An open or very high resistance indicates a failed motor/actuator.
  6. Check ground circuit continuity from actuator ground terminal to chassis ground (
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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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