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Gauge Control Module Input Test

NOTE: Before testing, troubleshoot B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Disconnect gauge control module connectors A (20P) and B (28P).
    Fig 1: Identifying Gauge Control Module Connectors A (20P) And B (28P) Terminals
    G06162695Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
    • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary and recheck the system.
    • If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
  5. Reconnect the connectors to the gauge control module, and make these input tests at the connectors.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6.
    TEST CONDITION CHART

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    A7 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.1 V.
    • Poor ground(G501)
    • An open in the wire
    A8 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.1 V.
    • Poor ground(G501)
    • An open in the wire
    B1 PNK Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 21 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
    B2 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 15 (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
    • Blown No. 7 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
  6. Disconnect gauge control module connectors A (20P) and B (28P), and make these input tests at the connectors.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
    TEST CONDITION CHART

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    B17 LT GRN Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector N (45P) disconnected Check for continuity between the B17 terminal and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector N (45P) terminal No. 22: There should be continuity. An open in the wire
    Check for continuity to ground: There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the wire