B0119: Camera Washer Actuator Q

What it means

This code identifies a fault associated with Camera Washer Actuator Q. 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 Q operates a washer mechanism for a vehicle camera. The control module checks the Q actuator circuit when it requests washer operation; this code identifies a fault associated with Q, not a confirmed failed part or a particular circuit condition.

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. Record freeze-frame data and related body-system codes with a scan tool, then command actuator Q if supported and see whether it responds.
2. Use vehicle-specific service information to locate Q, then inspect its actuator, connector, wiring, washer hose, and nozzle for damage, corrosion, leaks, or obstruction.
3. Check the applicable fuse and verify power and ground at actuator Q during a washer command.
4. Test Q circuit wiring for opens, shorts, and intermittent contact, moving accessible harness sections gently during the check.
5. If the electrical supply and wiring are correct, check for a jammed Q mechanism and test the actuator against the manufacturer's specification.

Common fixes

• Clear a blockage in the Q washer outlet or mechanism.
• Reconnect or clean the actuator Q connector and repair damaged wiring.
• Replace a failed fuse after correcting any circuit fault that caused it to blow.
• Replace a camera washer actuator Q that fails testing.
• Repair the driver circuit if the Q actuator and wiring are in good condition.

Can I keep driving?

You can generally drive if the camera view is clear, but the washer mechanism controlled by Q may not operate. Keep the lens clean and avoid relying on an obscured camera for visibility or safety functions.