B0113: Camera Washer Actuator K

What it means

This code identifies a fault associated with Camera Washer Actuator K. The code alone does not specify the failure mode.

At a glance

• Usually lights the airbag (SRS) or body-system warning light

How it works

Camera Washer Actuator K is the component that operates one washer mechanism for a vehicle camera. The control module checks its electrical operation when the washer is commanded; this code means it has detected a fault associated with actuator K, but does not identify whether the cause is the actuator, its circuit, or a jammed mechanism.

Common causes

Most likely first.

1. Failed camera washer actuator
2. Open or shorted actuator wiring
3. Loose, corroded, or damaged connector
4. Blown fuse or faulty driver circuit
5. Blocked or seized washer mechanism

Symptoms

• Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
• Comfort or safety function impaired

How to diagnose it

1. Use a scan tool to record freeze-frame data and any related body-system codes, then check whether actuator K can be commanded and how the fault responds.
2. Identify the camera washer mechanism assigned to K for this vehicle, then inspect its actuator, connector, wiring, and washer path for damage, corrosion, leaks, or obstruction.
3. Check the relevant fuse and verify power and ground at actuator K while it is commanded, following the vehicle wiring information.
4. Test the actuator K circuit for an open, short, or excessive resistance and check whether harness movement makes the fault come and go.
5. If the supply and wiring are sound, check whether the K mechanism moves freely and test the actuator against the manufacturer's specification.

Common fixes

• Clear debris or free a washer mechanism that is visibly obstructed.
• Reconnect or clean a loose or corroded actuator K connector and repair damaged wiring.
• Replace a blown fuse after checking for a short or overload in the K circuit.
• Replace a failed camera washer actuator K.
• Repair a faulty actuator driver circuit if its power, ground, wiring, and actuator test correctly.

Can I keep driving?

You can usually drive if the camera view remains clear, but the camera washer function assigned to K may not work. Keep the lens clean and avoid relying on that camera in conditions where dirt or spray could obscure it.