Code
B1240
ALFA ROMEO
B — Body
Rear washer system pump relay circuit
Views:
UK: 3
EN: 5
RU: 8
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Blown fuse for washer pump circuit
- Faulty rear washer pump relay
- Open or short in wiring harness to relay or pump
- Poor or corroded connector or ground at pump or relay
- Faulty rear washer pump motor
- Faulty body/control module output or software issue
Symptoms
- Rear washer does not operate when switch is used
- No relay click audible when rear washer activated
- Intermittent rear washer operation
- Blown fuse on repeat attempts to operate washer
- Possible other body electrical anomalies if control module affected
What to check
- Check for stored freeze-frame or related faults in body/control module
- Visually inspect fuse(s) and replace if blown; note if fuse blows again
- Listen for relay click when rear washer is commanded
- Inspect relay socket and relay for corrosion, damage, or loose fit
- Inspect wiring and connectors between relay, pump, fuse, and ground for damage or corrosion
- Measure voltage at pump connector while washer is commanded (and at relay switch terminal)
Signal parameters
- Battery voltage at pump/relay power terminal: ~11–14.5 V (12 V nominal).
- Control/command signal from module to relay coil or output: should show coil activation (12 V or ground side switching depending on design) when washer switch pressed.
- Relay coil resistance (typical): relay-specific — expect continuity; open coil indicates failed relay.
- Pump motor current draw when operating: typically 1–5 A (large sustained spike or open circuit indicates fault).
- Ground circuit resistance from pump to chassis: low ohms (
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record the code and any additional body-module codes. Clear code and attempt to operate rear washer to see if code returns.
- Visually inspect fuses and relays related to washer pump. Replace fuse if blown and note if it immediately blows again.
- With a helper operating the rear washer switch, listen for relay click. If no click, probe the relay coil terminals for presence/absence of control voltage when commanded.
- Measure battery voltage at the relay feed terminal and at the pump power terminal while commanded. If feed is present but pump terminal has no voltage, suspect relay or wiring between relay and pump.
- Check ground continuity at the pump connector. Repair any poor ground connections.
- Disconnect pump connector and apply 12 V directly from a fused supply to the pump to verify pump runs and to measure current draw. If pump does not run or draws excessive current, replace pump.
- If pump and wiring check OK, remove relay and bench-test relay or swap with identical known-good relay. If swapping fixes issue, replace original relay.
- Inspect wiring harness for damage, chafing or corrosion; perform repair/replace wiring or connectors as needed. Use backprobe and wiggle tests to find intermittent faults.
- If wiring, relay, fuse, and pump are good but code persists, test the control output from the body/control module for switching function (voltage or ground depending on design). If module output is defective, further module diagnosis or replacement may be required.
- After repair, clear codes and verify proper operation of the rear washer through multiple cycles and by road test if needed.
Likely causes
- Blown or intermittent fuse supplying the rear washer pump
- Relay contacts stuck or coil open/short
- Damaged insulation, chafing, or pinched wire to pump causing open/short to ground or battery
- Corroded connector pins at pump or relay causing intermittent contact
- Pump motor seized or drawing excessive current causing relay/fuse failure
- Control module output driver failed or not commanding relay
Fault status
Status
Rear washer pump relay circuit fault — open/short/intermittent. Rear washer may not operate.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1240
FIAT
B — Body
Rear washer system pump relay circuit
Views:
UK: 2
EN: 5
RU: 6
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Blown fuse for washer pump circuit
- Faulty rear washer pump relay
- Open or short in wiring harness to relay or pump
- Poor or corroded connector or ground at pump or relay
- Faulty rear washer pump motor
- Faulty body/control module output or software issue
Symptoms
- Rear washer does not operate when switch is used
- No relay click audible when rear washer activated
- Intermittent rear washer operation
- Blown fuse on repeat attempts to operate washer
- Possible other body electrical anomalies if control module affected
What to check
- Check for stored freeze-frame or related faults in body/control module
- Visually inspect fuse(s) and replace if blown; note if fuse blows again
- Listen for relay click when rear washer is commanded
- Inspect relay socket and relay for corrosion, damage, or loose fit
- Inspect wiring and connectors between relay, pump, fuse, and ground for damage or corrosion
- Measure voltage at pump connector while washer is commanded (and at relay switch terminal)
Signal parameters
- Battery voltage at pump/relay power terminal: ~11–14.5 V (12 V nominal).
- Control/command signal from module to relay coil or output: should show coil activation (12 V or ground side switching depending on design) when washer switch pressed.
- Relay coil resistance (typical): relay-specific — expect continuity; open coil indicates failed relay.
- Pump motor current draw when operating: typically 1–5 A (large sustained spike or open circuit indicates fault).
- Ground circuit resistance from pump to chassis: low ohms (
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record the code and any additional body-module codes. Clear code and attempt to operate rear washer to see if code returns.
- Visually inspect fuses and relays related to washer pump. Replace fuse if blown and note if it immediately blows again.
- With a helper operating the rear washer switch, listen for relay click. If no click, probe the relay coil terminals for presence/absence of control voltage when commanded.
- Measure battery voltage at the relay feed terminal and at the pump power terminal while commanded. If feed is present but pump terminal has no voltage, suspect relay or wiring between relay and pump.
- Check ground continuity at the pump connector. Repair any poor ground connections.
- Disconnect pump connector and apply 12 V directly from a fused supply to the pump to verify pump runs and to measure current draw. If pump does not run or draws excessive current, replace pump.
- If pump and wiring check OK, remove relay and bench-test relay or swap with identical known-good relay. If swapping fixes issue, replace original relay.
- Inspect wiring harness for damage, chafing or corrosion; perform repair/replace wiring or connectors as needed. Use backprobe and wiggle tests to find intermittent faults.
- If wiring, relay, fuse, and pump are good but code persists, test the control output from the body/control module for switching function (voltage or ground depending on design). If module output is defective, further module diagnosis or replacement may be required.
- After repair, clear codes and verify proper operation of the rear washer through multiple cycles and by road test if needed.
Likely causes
- Blown or intermittent fuse supplying the rear washer pump
- Relay contacts stuck or coil open/short
- Damaged insulation, chafing, or pinched wire to pump causing open/short to ground or battery
- Corroded connector pins at pump or relay causing intermittent contact
- Pump motor seized or drawing excessive current causing relay/fuse failure
- Control module output driver failed or not commanding relay
Fault status
Status
Rear washer pump relay circuit fault — open/short/intermittent. Rear washer may not operate.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1240
LAND ROVER
B — Body
Start Indicator Mode
Views:
UK: 3
EN: 8
RU: 8
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Blown fuse for washer pump circuit
- Faulty rear washer pump relay
- Open or short in wiring harness to relay or pump
- Poor or corroded connector or ground at pump or relay
- Faulty rear washer pump motor
- Faulty body/control module output or software issue
Symptoms
- Rear washer does not operate when switch is used
- No relay click audible when rear washer activated
- Intermittent rear washer operation
- Blown fuse on repeat attempts to operate washer
- Possible other body electrical anomalies if control module affected
What to check
- Check for stored freeze-frame or related faults in body/control module
- Visually inspect fuse(s) and replace if blown; note if fuse blows again
- Listen for relay click when rear washer is commanded
- Inspect relay socket and relay for corrosion, damage, or loose fit
- Inspect wiring and connectors between relay, pump, fuse, and ground for damage or corrosion
- Measure voltage at pump connector while washer is commanded (and at relay switch terminal)
Signal parameters
- Battery voltage at pump/relay power terminal: ~11–14.5 V (12 V nominal).
- Control/command signal from module to relay coil or output: should show coil activation (12 V or ground side switching depending on design) when washer switch pressed.
- Relay coil resistance (typical): relay-specific — expect continuity; open coil indicates failed relay.
- Pump motor current draw when operating: typically 1–5 A (large sustained spike or open circuit indicates fault).
- Ground circuit resistance from pump to chassis: low ohms (
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record the code and any additional body-module codes. Clear code and attempt to operate rear washer to see if code returns.
- Visually inspect fuses and relays related to washer pump. Replace fuse if blown and note if it immediately blows again.
- With a helper operating the rear washer switch, listen for relay click. If no click, probe the relay coil terminals for presence/absence of control voltage when commanded.
- Measure battery voltage at the relay feed terminal and at the pump power terminal while commanded. If feed is present but pump terminal has no voltage, suspect relay or wiring between relay and pump.
- Check ground continuity at the pump connector. Repair any poor ground connections.
- Disconnect pump connector and apply 12 V directly from a fused supply to the pump to verify pump runs and to measure current draw. If pump does not run or draws excessive current, replace pump.
- If pump and wiring check OK, remove relay and bench-test relay or swap with identical known-good relay. If swapping fixes issue, replace original relay.
- Inspect wiring harness for damage, chafing or corrosion; perform repair/replace wiring or connectors as needed. Use backprobe and wiggle tests to find intermittent faults.
- If wiring, relay, fuse, and pump are good but code persists, test the control output from the body/control module for switching function (voltage or ground depending on design). If module output is defective, further module diagnosis or replacement may be required.
- After repair, clear codes and verify proper operation of the rear washer through multiple cycles and by road test if needed.
Likely causes
- Blown or intermittent fuse supplying the rear washer pump
- Relay contacts stuck or coil open/short
- Damaged insulation, chafing, or pinched wire to pump causing open/short to ground or battery
- Corroded connector pins at pump or relay causing intermittent contact
- Pump motor seized or drawing excessive current causing relay/fuse failure
- Control module output driver failed or not commanding relay
Fault status
Status
Rear washer pump relay circuit fault — open/short/intermittent. Rear washer may not operate.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1240
Other
B — Body
Wiper Washer Rear Pump Relay Circuit Failure
Views:
UK: 18
EN: 36
RU: 30
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Blown fuse for washer pump circuit
- Faulty rear washer pump relay
- Open or short in wiring harness to relay or pump
- Poor or corroded connector or ground at pump or relay
- Faulty rear washer pump motor
- Faulty body/control module output or software issue
Symptoms
- Rear washer does not operate when switch is used
- No relay click audible when rear washer activated
- Intermittent rear washer operation
- Blown fuse on repeat attempts to operate washer
- Possible other body electrical anomalies if control module affected
What to check
- Check for stored freeze-frame or related faults in body/control module
- Visually inspect fuse(s) and replace if blown; note if fuse blows again
- Listen for relay click when rear washer is commanded
- Inspect relay socket and relay for corrosion, damage, or loose fit
- Inspect wiring and connectors between relay, pump, fuse, and ground for damage or corrosion
- Measure voltage at pump connector while washer is commanded (and at relay switch terminal)
Signal parameters
- Battery voltage at pump/relay power terminal: ~11–14.5 V (12 V nominal).
- Control/command signal from module to relay coil or output: should show coil activation (12 V or ground side switching depending on design) when washer switch pressed.
- Relay coil resistance (typical): relay-specific — expect continuity; open coil indicates failed relay.
- Pump motor current draw when operating: typically 1–5 A (large sustained spike or open circuit indicates fault).
- Ground circuit resistance from pump to chassis: low ohms (
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record the code and any additional body-module codes. Clear code and attempt to operate rear washer to see if code returns.
- Visually inspect fuses and relays related to washer pump. Replace fuse if blown and note if it immediately blows again.
- With a helper operating the rear washer switch, listen for relay click. If no click, probe the relay coil terminals for presence/absence of control voltage when commanded.
- Measure battery voltage at the relay feed terminal and at the pump power terminal while commanded. If feed is present but pump terminal has no voltage, suspect relay or wiring between relay and pump.
- Check ground continuity at the pump connector. Repair any poor ground connections.
- Disconnect pump connector and apply 12 V directly from a fused supply to the pump to verify pump runs and to measure current draw. If pump does not run or draws excessive current, replace pump.
- If pump and wiring check OK, remove relay and bench-test relay or swap with identical known-good relay. If swapping fixes issue, replace original relay.
- Inspect wiring harness for damage, chafing or corrosion; perform repair/replace wiring or connectors as needed. Use backprobe and wiggle tests to find intermittent faults.
- If wiring, relay, fuse, and pump are good but code persists, test the control output from the body/control module for switching function (voltage or ground depending on design). If module output is defective, further module diagnosis or replacement may be required.
- After repair, clear codes and verify proper operation of the rear washer through multiple cycles and by road test if needed.
Likely causes
- Blown or intermittent fuse supplying the rear washer pump
- Relay contacts stuck or coil open/short
- Damaged insulation, chafing, or pinched wire to pump causing open/short to ground or battery
- Corroded connector pins at pump or relay causing intermittent contact
- Pump motor seized or drawing excessive current causing relay/fuse failure
- Control module output driver failed or not commanding relay
Fault status
Status
Rear washer pump relay circuit fault — open/short/intermittent. Rear washer may not operate.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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