Code
B010E
Generic
B — Body
Camera Washer Actuator E
AI status
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Causes
- Blown fuse or faulty relay for camera washer circuit
- Open or short in wiring to Camera Washer Actuator E
- Corroded, loose or damaged connector at the actuator
- Failed camera washer actuator/motor
- Low or empty washer fluid (no operation)
- Control module output driver fault or software error
Symptoms
- Camera washer for the affected camera does not operate when commanded
- Dash message or indicator related to camera washer fault may be present
- Washer fluid not pumped to camera nozzles
- DTC B010E stored in body/control module memory
- Intermittent operation (works sometimes)
What to check
- Confirm washer fluid reservoir level and condition
- Scan tool: read freeze frame data, events, and confirm B010E is current/pending
- Visual inspection of actuator, wiring harness, and connectors for damage or corrosion
- Check related fuses and relays for continuity and correct seating
- Perform active test (command washer on) with scan tool and watch for actuator response
- Measure voltage and ground at actuator connector while commanding washer
Signal parameters
- Key ON, actuator inactive: connector should show ground or battery reference as vehicle design permits (varies by manufacturer)
- When commanded ON: supply side should be ~11–14 V at actuator connector (or ground side may switch to ground depending on driver type)
- Actuator coil/motor resistance: typically low (single-digit to low double-digit ohms) — consult vehicle-specific data
- No excessive voltage drop under load; voltage should remain near battery voltage when motor is commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Verify washer fluid level and filler cap; top up if low and clear codes, then retest
- Check and replace any blown fuse(s) and inspect washer relay operation
- Visually inspect harness and connector at the camera washer actuator for corrosion, pin damage, or water intrusion; repair as needed
- With connector disconnected, measure actuator motor resistance; if open or excessively high, replace actuator
- Reconnect and backprobe actuator connector. With a scan tool request washer ON and measure supply voltage and switching ground at the connector. If no command voltage/ground, test upstream wiring and module output
- If wiring is intact but actuator does not run, bench-test actuator by applying fused 12 V directly to verify mechanical operation; replace actuator if it fails
- If wiring is faulty (open/short/corrosion), repair wiring and connectors, then clear codes and perform full function test
- If electrical and actuator checks pass but code persists, inspect the controlling module for stored faults, update software if recommended, and consider module/driver replacement only after all wiring and actuator checks are complete
Likely causes
- Faulty actuator motor windings or internal failure
- Broken/shorted wire at a harness branch or near hinge (door/hood)
- Corroded terminals or poor mating at actuator connector
- Missing fuse or stuck relay preventing power delivery
- Water ingress causing connector/actuator corrosion
Fault status
Status
Camera Washer Actuator E: Circuit malfunction (open/short/no response)
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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