This code indicates that the vehicle has detected an electrical fault in the circuit for the left camera washer actuator, which moves or pumps fluid to clean the camera lens. The issue may be an open circuit, a short to ground or power, or a performance problem that prevents normal actuator operation.
The actuator motor or pump can fail internally due to wear, moisture intrusion, or mechanical seizure, causing an open circuit or excessive current draw that triggers the fault.
The harness or connector leading to the left actuator may develop corrosion, chafing, or pin damage, especially in areas exposed to water and road debris.
A loose, corroded, or broken ground connection for the washer circuit can prevent proper current return and cause the system to set a circuit fault.
The body or camera control module responsible for operating the actuator may have a rare internal driver failure, though this is much less common than actuator or wiring faults.
The definition is universal; the diagnostics are engine-specific. Open your vehicle for the codes documented for it:
Yes. This fault affects only the left camera washer function and does not impact engine performance or basic vehicle safety, though camera visibility may suffer in foul weather if the lens becomes dirty.
That is usually incorrect advice. B0114 is a body-system circuit fault for a camera washer actuator and is not controlled by the engine computer. The root cause is almost always a failed actuator, wiring issue, or body control module problem, not the PCM.
Not necessarily. The code refers specifically to the washer actuator circuit that cleans the lens. The camera and its image sensor are typically separate components and may function normally even when the washer system has failed.
A clogged nozzle usually causes poor spray patterns rather than an electrical fault code. However, severe blockage can sometimes strain the actuator pump and affect current draw. Still, the code most commonly indicates an electrical or actuator failure rather than a simple blockage.