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Substitute with a known-good DDM and check for proper operation.

If the problem is corrected, replace DDM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR" procedure. 

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

Refer to DTC B1910. 

DTC B2441 REAR WIPER PARK POSITION DETECTION FAILURE 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Fig. 182: Locating Tailgate Switch, Rear Wiper Motor, Tail License Side Marker, Tailgate Lock & Rear 
Camera 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

RAM is a component of BCM that consists of DDM, ADM, IPM, FAM, IMS and cluster module. Each part of 
BCM is connected to one another through CAN communication line for efficient communication. Those 
modules control front/rear, driver/passenger seat, cluster with electrical signal and they share information with 
other modules. RAM (Rear Area Module) set up at rear-left of passenger room controls various rear lamps (tail 
lamp, rear turn signal lamp, backup lamp, stop lamp, cabin lamp), window (sliding door power window, quarter 
glass, rear defogger), rear wiper and oil cap door. Received multi function switch rear wiper signal from IPM 
through CAN line, RAM controls rear wiper. Auto parking switch is set up inside of rear wiper, and it transfers 
wiper operating condition to RAM as monitoring. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

B2441 is set when PARK signal is not detected for more than 5 sec. in rear wiper. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

 

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MONITOR DTC STATUS 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

3. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode and monitor "DTC Status" parameter.  

4. Is the DTC B2441 present? 

YES  

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION procedure. 

NO  

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and 
ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, 
corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to 
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

1. Electrical systems consist of a lot of harness and connectors, poor connection of terminals can cause 

various problems and damage of component.  

2. Check poor connection, bedding, corrosion, contamination, deformation of connector and its terminals.  

3. Is any problem found? 

YES  

Repair if necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR". 

NO  

Go to SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION. 

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check short in signal circuit 

1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF" 

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible Cause

DTC Strategy



Check wiper park position 
signal frequency  



Open in power circuit  



RAM error  

Enable Conditions



IGN: ON, ENG: OFF  

Threshold value



more than 5 sec  

Detecting time

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2. Disconnect rear wiper motor.  

3. Measure the resistance between rear wiper motor signal circuit connector terminal at RAM side 

(BCM-RR2-6) and chassis ground. 

Specification: infinity ohms 

Fig. 183: Measuring Resistance Between Rear Wiper Motor Signal Circuit Connector 
Terminal At RAM Side (BCM-RR2-6) And Chassis Ground 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is the measured resistance within the specification? 

YES  

Go to COMPONENT INSPECTION. 

NO  

Repair open in power circuit and Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR". 

COMPONENT INSPECTION 

1. Check rear wiper 

1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

2. Disconnect rear wiper motor.  

3. Measure the resistance between rear wiper motor signal circuit connector terminal (R16-3) and 

ground circuit connector terminal (R16-1). 

Specification: infinity ohms 

 

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Fig. 184: Measuring Resistance Between Rear Wiper Motor Signal Circuit Connector 
Terminal (R16-3) And Ground Circuit Connector Terminal (R16-1) 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is the measured resistance within the specification? 

YES  

Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION". 

NO  

Repair open in power circuit and Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR". 

2. Check RAM 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

3. Check if DTC is erased after replacing RAM with "RAM for test".  

4. Is the DTC erased? 

YES  

Replace "RAM for test" with "new RAM" and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR". 

NO  

Check connecting condition of connector and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR".

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

Refer to DTC B2115. 

DTC B2455 SAFETY POWER WINDOW MOTOR POWER FEED ERROR

 

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