1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II).
3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC B1160 indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Intermittent failure. The gauge control module is OK at this time. Check
for loose or poor connections. If the connections are good, check the battery
condition (see BATTERY TEST ), and the charging system.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Are DTCs B1160 or B1905 also indicated?
YES - Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.
NO - Replace the gauge control module (tach).
DTC B1168: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ECM/PCM (ENGINE
MESSAGES); DTC B1169: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE
PCM (A/T MESSAGES); DTC B1170: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION
WITH THE ABS/VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT (ABS/VSA MESSAGE); DTC B1178: F-CAN
COMMUNICATION LINE ERROR; DTC B1187: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST
COMMUNICATION WITH THE SRS UNIT (SRS MESSAGE)
1. Clear the DTCs using the HDS.
NOTE:
If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow
the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A
(see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
TEST MODE A ).
NOTE:
If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow
the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A
(see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
TEST MODE A ).
2008 Honda Civic EX
2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Gauges - Civic (All Except Hybrid)