The body control module sees the wiper motor module not configured
What it means
B1131. The body control module sees the wiper motor module not configured. The wipers may not run until the module is configured to the vehicle.
Findings, check these first
- Wiper motor module not configured to the vehicle
- Faulty wiper motor module
- Open or shorted module wiring
- Poor module connector
- Faulty body control module
Standard procedure
- Confirm the code and check the module installation
- Inspect the module wiring and connector
- Configure the wiper motor module to the vehicle
- Verify power and ground at the module
- Replace the failed module after tests
Code lookup
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Sources and review
Review: checked against the recorded source material.
- B1131 FORD Wiper Motor Module Not Configured: Code Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Tech Notes | Engine-Codes.com
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Supports: code identity, Ford meaning and possible causes
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- B1131 Ford - Wiper Motor Module Not Configured | AutoCodes.com
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Last updated 2026-09-29.
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