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B018A Buick Code - Windscreen Temperature Sensor Circuit

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 2/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC B018A Buick?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Windscreen Temperature Sensor
  • Windscreen Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Windscreen Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Module
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How to Fix the DTC B018A Buick?

Review the 'Possible Causes' mentioned above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Ensure to check for any damaged components and inspect the connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

Code Tech Notes

B018A 02: Windscreen Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Ground
B018A 05: Windscreen Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the B018A Buick code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Code B018A Buick Description

The windscreen temperature and inside moisture sensor integrates the relative humidity sensor, windscreen temperature sensor and humidity sensing element temperature sensor. This sensor assembly provides information about relative humidity level on inside windscreen, temperature of the inside windscreen and temperature of the humidity sensor element.
The relative humidity sensor measures the relative humidity on the compartment side of the windscreen. It also detects the temperature of the windscreen surface on the compartment side. Both values are used as control inputs for the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Module application to calculate the fog risk on windscreen compartment side and ability to reduce fuel consumption by decreasing A/C compressor power to a minimum without causing any fog. The sensor will also enable partial recirculation mode in order to improve heat-up performance of the passenger compartment under cold ambient temperature conditions without the risk of mist build-up on the windscreen. The humidity sensor element temperature sensor supplies the temperature of the humidity sensor element. It is only needed if the thermal contact between the humidity sensing element and the inside windscreen surface is not sufficient.

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B018A Buick Code - Windscreen Temperature Sensor Circuit

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