Code
B1441
LAND ROVER
B — Body
Windshield wiper mode selector switch - short circuit to earth
Views:
UK: 4
EN: 4
RU: 7
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Damaged or chafed wiring harness allowing conductor to contact body/chassis ground
- Corroded, bent or damaged connector pins at the wiper mode selector switch
- Faulty windshield wiper mode selector switch internal short to ground
- Poor or missing connector retention (loose connector) permitting contact/corrosion
- Aftermarket accessories or previous repairs that damaged the circuit
- Faulty body control module (BCM) or wiper control module (less common)
Symptoms
- Windshield wipers inoperative or stuck in one mode
- Intermittent wiper operation or loss of certain speeds/functions
- Wiper erratic behaviour when switch is moved
- DTC B1441 stored and possibly a message on the dash about wiper system
- Other vehicle systems using same module may show faults (depending on architecture)
What to check
- Read and record stored codes and freeze frame data with a diagnostic scan tool
- Visual inspection of switch, connector and wiring for damage, corrosion or water entry
- Wiggle test wiring and connector while watching live data or observing wiper operation
- Measure voltage at the switch connector pins with ignition on and switch in different positions
- Check continuity and resistance from the switch output wire(s) to chassis ground
- Inspect routing where harness passes through bulkhead, under dash, and around hinge points
Signal parameters
- Reference supply to switch: typically 5 V logic or 12 V depending on model; consult vehicle wiring diagram
- Switch output when active: should change from open/high impedance to a defined voltage (commonly close to reference or a pulsed signal). Exact values vary by model
- Short-to-earth condition: measured voltage on the affected conductor ≈0 V and low resistance to chassis ground (often
- Normal open-circuit resistance from switch output to ground: very high/OL when switch not commanding ground
- If the circuit is multiplexed/CAN-based, expect valid CAN messages; a physical short will show low voltage on that line
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read and record all codes, and note any related codes or freeze-frame data.
- With ignition off, visually inspect the wiper mode selector switch, its connector and harness for damage, corrosion or water ingress. Repair visible damage.
- With ignition ON (or per OEM procedure), back-probe the switch connector and measure voltage on each terminal while operating the switch through all positions. Compare to expected values in the wiring diagram.
- Measure resistance/continuity between the affected switch output wire and chassis ground. A low resistance indicates a short to earth.
- If low resistance is present, disconnect the switch connector and measure resistance from the harness side conductor to ground. If still low, the short is in the wiring harness; if high/OL, the switch is shorted internally.
- Inspect wiring along the harness route (bulkhead, under-dash, hinge areas). Repair or replace any sections showing chafe or pin damage. Use wiring diagram to locate exact circuit and splice points.
- If the harness side is OK and the switch side shows the short, replace the wiper mode selector switch and retest.
- If wiring and switch check good but fault persists, check power/ground supplies and inspect the wiper control/BCM inputs. Test the control module per manufacturer procedures before replacement.
- After repair, clear codes and verify proper operation through multiple switch positions and a road test where safe. Re-scan to confirm code does not return.
Likely causes
- Wiring chafe at bulkhead or under dash where harness flexes
- Water ingress/corrosion at the switch connector
- Internal short inside the mode selector switch due to wear or moisture
- Pin pushed out of connector and touching chassis or other grounded terminal
Fault status
Status
Windshield wiper mode selector switch circuit: short to earth detected. Control module has logged a fault when switch signal was pulled to ground or measured below expected threshold.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1441
MITSUBISHI
B — Body
FR curtain ABG squib open
Views:
UK: 6
EN: 6
RU: 8
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Damaged or chafed wiring harness allowing conductor to contact body/chassis ground
- Corroded, bent or damaged connector pins at the wiper mode selector switch
- Faulty windshield wiper mode selector switch internal short to ground
- Poor or missing connector retention (loose connector) permitting contact/corrosion
- Aftermarket accessories or previous repairs that damaged the circuit
- Faulty body control module (BCM) or wiper control module (less common)
Symptoms
- Windshield wipers inoperative or stuck in one mode
- Intermittent wiper operation or loss of certain speeds/functions
- Wiper erratic behaviour when switch is moved
- DTC B1441 stored and possibly a message on the dash about wiper system
- Other vehicle systems using same module may show faults (depending on architecture)
What to check
- Read and record stored codes and freeze frame data with a diagnostic scan tool
- Visual inspection of switch, connector and wiring for damage, corrosion or water entry
- Wiggle test wiring and connector while watching live data or observing wiper operation
- Measure voltage at the switch connector pins with ignition on and switch in different positions
- Check continuity and resistance from the switch output wire(s) to chassis ground
- Inspect routing where harness passes through bulkhead, under dash, and around hinge points
Signal parameters
- Reference supply to switch: typically 5 V logic or 12 V depending on model; consult vehicle wiring diagram
- Switch output when active: should change from open/high impedance to a defined voltage (commonly close to reference or a pulsed signal). Exact values vary by model
- Short-to-earth condition: measured voltage on the affected conductor ≈0 V and low resistance to chassis ground (often
- Normal open-circuit resistance from switch output to ground: very high/OL when switch not commanding ground
- If the circuit is multiplexed/CAN-based, expect valid CAN messages; a physical short will show low voltage on that line
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read and record all codes, and note any related codes or freeze-frame data.
- With ignition off, visually inspect the wiper mode selector switch, its connector and harness for damage, corrosion or water ingress. Repair visible damage.
- With ignition ON (or per OEM procedure), back-probe the switch connector and measure voltage on each terminal while operating the switch through all positions. Compare to expected values in the wiring diagram.
- Measure resistance/continuity between the affected switch output wire and chassis ground. A low resistance indicates a short to earth.
- If low resistance is present, disconnect the switch connector and measure resistance from the harness side conductor to ground. If still low, the short is in the wiring harness; if high/OL, the switch is shorted internally.
- Inspect wiring along the harness route (bulkhead, under-dash, hinge areas). Repair or replace any sections showing chafe or pin damage. Use wiring diagram to locate exact circuit and splice points.
- If the harness side is OK and the switch side shows the short, replace the wiper mode selector switch and retest.
- If wiring and switch check good but fault persists, check power/ground supplies and inspect the wiper control/BCM inputs. Test the control module per manufacturer procedures before replacement.
- After repair, clear codes and verify proper operation through multiple switch positions and a road test where safe. Re-scan to confirm code does not return.
Likely causes
- Wiring chafe at bulkhead or under dash where harness flexes
- Water ingress/corrosion at the switch connector
- Internal short inside the mode selector switch due to wear or moisture
- Pin pushed out of connector and touching chassis or other grounded terminal
Fault status
Status
Windshield wiper mode selector switch circuit: short to earth detected. Control module has logged a fault when switch signal was pulled to ground or measured below expected threshold.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1441
OPEL
B — Body
Switched System Voltage (Ignition ON) Circuit Low Voltage
Views:
UK: 4
EN: 5
RU: 2
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Damaged or chafed wiring harness allowing conductor to contact body/chassis ground
- Corroded, bent or damaged connector pins at the wiper mode selector switch
- Faulty windshield wiper mode selector switch internal short to ground
- Poor or missing connector retention (loose connector) permitting contact/corrosion
- Aftermarket accessories or previous repairs that damaged the circuit
- Faulty body control module (BCM) or wiper control module (less common)
Symptoms
- Windshield wipers inoperative or stuck in one mode
- Intermittent wiper operation or loss of certain speeds/functions
- Wiper erratic behaviour when switch is moved
- DTC B1441 stored and possibly a message on the dash about wiper system
- Other vehicle systems using same module may show faults (depending on architecture)
What to check
- Read and record stored codes and freeze frame data with a diagnostic scan tool
- Visual inspection of switch, connector and wiring for damage, corrosion or water entry
- Wiggle test wiring and connector while watching live data or observing wiper operation
- Measure voltage at the switch connector pins with ignition on and switch in different positions
- Check continuity and resistance from the switch output wire(s) to chassis ground
- Inspect routing where harness passes through bulkhead, under dash, and around hinge points
Signal parameters
- Reference supply to switch: typically 5 V logic or 12 V depending on model; consult vehicle wiring diagram
- Switch output when active: should change from open/high impedance to a defined voltage (commonly close to reference or a pulsed signal). Exact values vary by model
- Short-to-earth condition: measured voltage on the affected conductor ≈0 V and low resistance to chassis ground (often
- Normal open-circuit resistance from switch output to ground: very high/OL when switch not commanding ground
- If the circuit is multiplexed/CAN-based, expect valid CAN messages; a physical short will show low voltage on that line
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read and record all codes, and note any related codes or freeze-frame data.
- With ignition off, visually inspect the wiper mode selector switch, its connector and harness for damage, corrosion or water ingress. Repair visible damage.
- With ignition ON (or per OEM procedure), back-probe the switch connector and measure voltage on each terminal while operating the switch through all positions. Compare to expected values in the wiring diagram.
- Measure resistance/continuity between the affected switch output wire and chassis ground. A low resistance indicates a short to earth.
- If low resistance is present, disconnect the switch connector and measure resistance from the harness side conductor to ground. If still low, the short is in the wiring harness; if high/OL, the switch is shorted internally.
- Inspect wiring along the harness route (bulkhead, under-dash, hinge areas). Repair or replace any sections showing chafe or pin damage. Use wiring diagram to locate exact circuit and splice points.
- If the harness side is OK and the switch side shows the short, replace the wiper mode selector switch and retest.
- If wiring and switch check good but fault persists, check power/ground supplies and inspect the wiper control/BCM inputs. Test the control module per manufacturer procedures before replacement.
- After repair, clear codes and verify proper operation through multiple switch positions and a road test where safe. Re-scan to confirm code does not return.
Likely causes
- Wiring chafe at bulkhead or under dash where harness flexes
- Water ingress/corrosion at the switch connector
- Internal short inside the mode selector switch due to wear or moisture
- Pin pushed out of connector and touching chassis or other grounded terminal
Fault status
Status
Windshield wiper mode selector switch circuit: short to earth detected. Control module has logged a fault when switch signal was pulled to ground or measured below expected threshold.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1441
Other
B — Body
Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Short To Ground
Views:
UK: 16
EN: 22
RU: 19
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Damaged or chafed wiring harness allowing conductor to contact body/chassis ground
- Corroded, bent or damaged connector pins at the wiper mode selector switch
- Faulty windshield wiper mode selector switch internal short to ground
- Poor or missing connector retention (loose connector) permitting contact/corrosion
- Aftermarket accessories or previous repairs that damaged the circuit
- Faulty body control module (BCM) or wiper control module (less common)
Symptoms
- Windshield wipers inoperative or stuck in one mode
- Intermittent wiper operation or loss of certain speeds/functions
- Wiper erratic behaviour when switch is moved
- DTC B1441 stored and possibly a message on the dash about wiper system
- Other vehicle systems using same module may show faults (depending on architecture)
What to check
- Read and record stored codes and freeze frame data with a diagnostic scan tool
- Visual inspection of switch, connector and wiring for damage, corrosion or water entry
- Wiggle test wiring and connector while watching live data or observing wiper operation
- Measure voltage at the switch connector pins with ignition on and switch in different positions
- Check continuity and resistance from the switch output wire(s) to chassis ground
- Inspect routing where harness passes through bulkhead, under dash, and around hinge points
Signal parameters
- Reference supply to switch: typically 5 V logic or 12 V depending on model; consult vehicle wiring diagram
- Switch output when active: should change from open/high impedance to a defined voltage (commonly close to reference or a pulsed signal). Exact values vary by model
- Short-to-earth condition: measured voltage on the affected conductor ≈0 V and low resistance to chassis ground (often
- Normal open-circuit resistance from switch output to ground: very high/OL when switch not commanding ground
- If the circuit is multiplexed/CAN-based, expect valid CAN messages; a physical short will show low voltage on that line
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read and record all codes, and note any related codes or freeze-frame data.
- With ignition off, visually inspect the wiper mode selector switch, its connector and harness for damage, corrosion or water ingress. Repair visible damage.
- With ignition ON (or per OEM procedure), back-probe the switch connector and measure voltage on each terminal while operating the switch through all positions. Compare to expected values in the wiring diagram.
- Measure resistance/continuity between the affected switch output wire and chassis ground. A low resistance indicates a short to earth.
- If low resistance is present, disconnect the switch connector and measure resistance from the harness side conductor to ground. If still low, the short is in the wiring harness; if high/OL, the switch is shorted internally.
- Inspect wiring along the harness route (bulkhead, under-dash, hinge areas). Repair or replace any sections showing chafe or pin damage. Use wiring diagram to locate exact circuit and splice points.
- If the harness side is OK and the switch side shows the short, replace the wiper mode selector switch and retest.
- If wiring and switch check good but fault persists, check power/ground supplies and inspect the wiper control/BCM inputs. Test the control module per manufacturer procedures before replacement.
- After repair, clear codes and verify proper operation through multiple switch positions and a road test where safe. Re-scan to confirm code does not return.
Likely causes
- Wiring chafe at bulkhead or under dash where harness flexes
- Water ingress/corrosion at the switch connector
- Internal short inside the mode selector switch due to wear or moisture
- Pin pushed out of connector and touching chassis or other grounded terminal
Fault status
Status
Windshield wiper mode selector switch circuit: short to earth detected. Control module has logged a fault when switch signal was pulled to ground or measured below expected threshold.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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