B1244: Wiper Rear Motor Run Relay Circuit Failure
What does B1244 mean?
B1244 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating "Wiper Rear Motor Run Relay Circuit Failure". This code relates to your vehicle's wipers & washers and should be diagnosed to determine the root cause. The severity level helps indicate how urgently this should be addressed.
Symptoms you may notice
- Check engine light (MIL) illuminated on dashboard
- Intermittent warning lights
- Erratic gauge readings
Estimated repair cost
Typical range in Australia (parts + labour)
Common causes
- Faulty wipers & washers component
- Wiring or connector issue in the related circuit
- Failed sensor providing incorrect readings
- Software/calibration issue requiring ECU update
- Related component causing secondary fault
What should you do?
This code sits in the body control module or something wired through it. That module runs the unglamorous things you only miss when they stop: headlights, wipers, indicators, central locking. The car will usually drive, but check what has actually stopped working before you rely on it at night or in the wet.
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