Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 46

Fig. 2: Locating Gauges Components (2 Of 2) 

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 

Before troubleshooting the gauge system, refer to multiplex integrated control system B-CAN System 
Diagnosis Test Mode A (see B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ). 

 

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The gauge control module has a self-diagnosis function. 

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The beeper drive circuit check  

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The indicator drive circuit check  

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The switch input test  

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The LCD segments check  

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The gauges drive circuit check (Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel gauge, Coolant temperature gauge)  

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The communication line check (of the body-controller area network (B-CAN) communication line and 
the frame-controller area network (F-CAN) communication line between the gauges).  

Entering the self-diagnosis function 

Before doing the self-diagnosis function, check the No. 7 (10A) fuse and the No. 21 (7.5A) fuse in the under-
dash fuse/relay box. 

1. Push and hold the trip/reset button.  

2. Turn the headlights ON.  

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

4. Within 5 sec., turn the headlights OFF, then ON and OFF again.  

5. Within 5 sec., release the trip/reset button, and then push and release the button three times repeatedly.  

NOTE:

Indicators are also controlled via the communication line.

NOTE:

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While in the self-diagnosis mode, the dash lights brightness controller 
operates normally.  

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While in the self-diagnosis mode, the trip/reset button is used to start the 
Beeper Drive Circuit Test and the Gauge Drive Circuit Check.  

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If the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph (2 km/h) or the ignition switch is 
turned OFF, the self-diagnosis mode ends.  

 

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Fig. 3: Self-Diagnosis Mode 

The Beeper Drive Circuit Check 

When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the beeper sounds five times. 

The Indicator Drive Circuit Check 

When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the following indicator lights blink:  

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seat belt indicator  

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charging system indicator  

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low fuel indicator  

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maintenance required indicator  

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security indicator  

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high beam indicator  

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lights on indicator  

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malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)  

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A/T gear position indicator  

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ABS indicator  

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cruise main indicator  

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safety indicators (doors and trunk)  

Switch Input Check 

After the intermittent beeper sounds at the initial stage of self-diagnosis, a beeper sounds continuously while 
any of the following switch inputs are switched from OFF to ON:  

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cruise control main cruise set switch  

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cruise cancel switch  

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cruise resume switch  

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VSA OFF switch  

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parking brake switch  

The LCD Segment Check 

When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the odo/trip segments and outside air temperature segment blink five 
times. 

The Gauge Drive Circuit Check 

When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the speedometer, the tachometer, the fuel gauge, and the coolant 
temperature gauge needles sweep from the minimum position to maximum position, then return to the 
minimum position. 

 

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The check cannot be started again until the gauge needles return to the minimum position. If a needle fails to 
sweep or the beeper does not sound, replace the gauge control module. 

Fig. 4: The Gauge Drive Circuit Check 

The Communication Line Check 

While in the self-diagnosis mode, the Communication Line Check starts after the odo/trip LCD Segments 
Check. If all segments come on, the communication line is OK.  

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If the word "Error 1" is indicated, there is a malfunction in the communication line between the gauge 
control module and the frame-controller area network (F-CAN). Check for DTCs in the ECM/PCM. If no 
DTCs are found, go to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 
TEST MODE A ).  

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If the word "Error 2" is indicated, there is a malfunction in the communication line between the gauge 
control module and the body-controller area network (B-CAN). Go to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test 
Mode A (see B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).  

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If the word "Error 3" is indicated, there is a malfunction in the communication line between the gauge 
control module and the body-controller area network (B-CAN) and the frame-controller area network (F-
CAN). Check for DTCs in the ECM/PCM. If no DTCs are found, go to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test 
Mode A (see B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ). 

NOTE:

After the beeper stops sounding and the gauge needles return to the minimum 
position, pushing the trip/reset button starts the Beeper Drive Circuit Check 
(one beep) and the Gauge Drive Circuit Check again.

 

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