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DTC U0231:68 [BCM]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Description<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Communication error with auto light sensor\/rain sensor<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Detection condition<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    BCM could not receive the signals from the auto light sensor\/rain sensor for 5 s or more<\/b> with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Fail-safe<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    \n Auto light system<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Continue the controls prior to the auto light malfunction detection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \n Auto wiper system<\/b><\/p>\n
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      Continue the controls prior to the wiper malfunction detection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Possible cause<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Auto light sensor\/rain sensor connector or terminal malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    BCM connector or terminal malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Short to ground in wiring harness between auto light sensor\/rain sensor terminal A and BCM terminal 3X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Short to power supply in wiring harness between auto light sensor\/rain sensor terminal A and BCM terminal 3X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Open circuit in wiring harness between auto light sensor\/rain sensor terminal A and BCM terminal 3X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Auto light sensor\/rain sensor malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    BCM malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n Diagnostic Procedure<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Step<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Inspection<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Action<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n VERIFY BCM DTCs AGAIN<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to Step 9.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT AUTO LIGHT SENSOR\/RAIN SENSOR CONNECTOR CONDITION<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 8.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT BCM CONNECTOR CONDITION<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Disconnect the BCM connector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inspect the connector engagement and connection condition and inspect the terminals for damage, deformation, corrosion, or disconnection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Is the connector normal?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 8.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT AUTO LIGHT SENSOR\/RAIN SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Verify that the auto light sensor\/rain sensor and BCM connectors are disconnected.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Inspect for continuity between BCM terminal 3X (wiring harness-side) and body ground.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Is there continuity?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between auto light sensor\/rain sensor terminal A and BCM terminal 3X.<\/p>\n

    \n If there is a common connector:<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \n If there is no common connector:<\/b><\/p>\n
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      Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Go to Step 8.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT AUTO LIGHT SENSOR\/RAIN SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between auto light sensor\/rain sensor terminal A and BCM terminal 3X.<\/p>\n

    \n If there is a common connector:<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to power supply.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \n If there is no common connector:<\/b><\/p>\n
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      Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to power supply.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Go to Step 8.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n INSPECT AUTO LIGHT SENSOR\/RAIN SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between auto light sensor\/rain sensor terminal A and BCM terminal 3X.<\/p>\n

    \n If there is a common connector:<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \n If there is no common connector:<\/b><\/p>\n
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      Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Go to Step 8.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n VERIFY IF MALFUNCTIONING LOCATION IS AUTO LIGHT SENSOR\/RAIN SENSOR DEPENDING ON REPEATABILITY<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Replace the auto light sensor\/rain sensor, then go to the next step.<\/p>\n

(See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to Step 9.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED<\/b><\/p>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Repeat the inspection from Step 1.<\/p>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED<\/b><\/p>\n
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    Are any other DTCs displayed?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

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Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.<\/p>\n

(See DTC TABLE [BCM]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DTC troubleshooting completed.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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