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2010 VOLVO XC90

4.4L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B2501low severityBody

Rear Wiper Motor Circuit

on 2010 Volvo XC90 4.4L V8 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the rear windshield wiper motor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Rear wiper not moving
  • Rear wiper does not park
  • Rear wiper intermittent
  • Rear washer works but wiper does not

Common causes

  • Faulty rear wiper motor
  • Wiper switch failure
  • Wiring damage in liftgate
  • Motor ground fault
  • Rear wiper arm seized

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check rear wiper fuse
  2. Test motor with direct power
  3. Inspect wiring at liftgate hinge
  4. Test rear wiper switch
  5. Check motor ground

Repair notes

Replace rear wiper motor or repair wiring at liftgate hinge flex point.

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