[villegente]

Hi,

The automatic wippers doesn't work on my Freelander 2 SE (year 2009).
When I connect the car to an OBD Reader, I can see a code "U0231 - communication lost".

I have replace the rain sensor, but it haven't solve the problem. I have contact my local dealer and they say that this will cost alot, as they need to search few hours.

Can you help me to solve this problem ? Do you have a diagram of all that I need to check, where the BCM module is, where the cables pass ...

Thanks for your help.

 

[Dippypud]

@Nodge68 , @GrumpyGel , @andyfreelandy

 

[Freddie17]

Doubt very much if it’s the BCM…
Do the other wiper functions work?

 

[GrumpyGel]

@Nodge68 , @GrumpyGel , @andyfreelandy

Thanks for tagging me, I might find out why my automatic wipers don't work.

What I'd like to know is, can they be configured by diagnostics to operate as good old intermitted rather than automatic - cos automatic is pants.

 

[Dippypud]

Thanks for tagging me, I might find out why my automatic wipers don't work.

What I'd like to know is, can they be configured by diagnostics to operate as good old intermitted rather than automatic - cos automatic is pants.

To be fair that sounds like a relay issue ... have you tried having a swap around see what changes ?

 

[GrumpyGel]

To be fair that sounds like a relay issue ... have you tried having a swap around see what changes ?

I can't see it being a relay issue, I'm sure its a sensor thing.

On light drizzle it will occasionally do a flick, but basically always I have to take it out of auto and turn them on for 1 wipe if I need the screen cleared.

A couple of times it has sensed its started ****ing down on the auto setting and turned them on, like speed 1 not a flick.

Just wish it could be changed to conventional intermittent not auto.

 

[villegente]

Doubt very much if it’s the BCM…
Do the other wiper functions work?

Yes, all the other functions of the wipers work normally.

Do you know where I can find a diagram or something that helps to identify all the parts that can be concerned (cables location, bcm, ...)?

 

[Freddie17]

Wiring diagrams are in here courtesy of @Hippo …

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[Freddie17]

Has it had a replacement screen fitted since it packed up?
There is a module in the steering column for the wheel switches, but if other stalks/buttons are working, doubt it’s that.

 

[Freddie17]

Checked the fuse for the rain sensor?
(F1 in the passenger side foot well)