What causes B1281 on a Honda?

Faulty front wiper switch in the MIST position Open or short in the MIST position circuit Poor contact in the front wiper switch MICU MIST input at fault Corroded or loose combination switch connector pins

How do I fix B1281 on a Honda?

Scan the MICU and note the MIST position fault Test the front wiper switch in the MIST position Backprobe the MIST signal at the MICU Check the MIST position wiring for an open or short Replace the front wiper switch if the MIST contact tests bad Clear the code and retest

B1281 The MICU saw a fault in the front wiper switch MIST position circuit

Q: What does B1281 mean on a Honda?

B1281. The MICU saw a fault in the front wiper switch MIST position circuit. A single wipe may not happen when you tap the lever. Applies to Honda and Acura models that use this code.

Category: Body
Severity: Body Warning Light
Applies to: Honda and Acura models that use this code

What does B1281 mean on a Honda?

B1281. The MICU saw a fault in the front wiper switch MIST position circuit. A single wipe may not happen when you tap the lever. This Honda-enhanced code applies to Honda and Acura models that use this code.

Common causes of B1281

Faulty front wiper switch in the MIST position
Open or short in the MIST position circuit
Poor contact in the front wiper switch
MICU MIST input at fault
Corroded or loose combination switch connector pins

How to fix B1281

Scan the MICU and note the MIST position fault
Test the front wiper switch in the MIST position
Backprobe the MIST signal at the MICU
Check the MIST position wiring for an open or short
Replace the front wiper switch if the MIST contact tests bad
Clear the code and retest

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Last updated 2026-10-10.