B010B code meaning
Camera Washer Actuator B
What B010B means
B010B covers actuator B. A common way to reach a reversing camera is a branch off the rear-window washer line with an electric switching valve. Asmo's application US20120266926A1 (2011) describes a solenoid spool valve: unpowered it feeds the rear-screen nozzle, energised it diverts fluid to the camera nozzle. The coil is powered once reverse is engaged, and the washer switch then sprays the camera, for about two seconds in one example. Land Rover's bulletin JLRTB02100NAS1 for the 2022 Range Rover shows the plumbing side: a loose rear washer connector stopped both rear-window and camera wash, and hoses swapped at that connector made the rear-window switch wash the camera instead. Whether B is a rear camera is not published; no maker documents B010B.
B010B at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyMedium, DIY possible
- Typical labor0.3 to 2 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of B010B
- In reverse the washer switch no longer sprays the reversing camera
- Rear window may be washed instead of the camera, or neither
Common causes of B010B
- Most likelyCoil of the rear-window/camera switching valve open or shorted
- PossibleBroken wire in the tailgate or trunk-lid harness passage to the valve
- Less likelyReverse-gear signal that enables the camera wash not reaching the module
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Camera washer actuator bRear cameraActuator wiring
What each part of B010B means
| B | Body system: airbags, seat belts, power seats, lights and climate control. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 0B | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note B010B and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about B010B
What does B010B mean?
B010B means "Camera Washer Actuator B". B010B covers actuator B. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with B010B?
B010B does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will B010B fail an emissions test?
B010B is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is B010B to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.3 to 2 hours of work. A careful DIY repair is possible with basic tools and a scanner.
Will B010B clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.