Acura B1076: Windshield Wiper Switch Back-up Circuit Malfunction

Is your scanner showing Acura B1076?
No worries. We'll show you what it means and how to deal with it.

Presented by

Randy Worner

00:00/00:00

OVERVIEW

Severity

Medium

DIY Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Repair Cost

$100-$150

Can I Still Drive?

Yes (Short-term only)

What Does The Acura B1076 Code Mean?

This code indicates poor communication between Combination Switch Control Unit and the Relay Control Module.

Below are some possible causes of this DTC:

Short in the wire between the Combination Switch Control Unit and the Relay Control Module (WIPER BACK-UP line)
Blown fuse in the main under-hood fuse box
Blown fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
“Open” or “Short” to ground at the Relay Control Unit
“Open” or “Short” to ground at the Combination Control Unit.
Faulty under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty Relay Control Unit
Faulty Combination Control Unit