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DTC B1805: Power Seat Control Unit Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE message); DTC B1808: Power Seat Control Unit Lost Communication With Gauge Control Module (A/T message)

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 ).
  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    B1805: Is DTC B1805 indicated? B1808: Is DTC B1808 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    B1805: Are DTCs B1060, B1205, B1357, B2010, and B2160 also indicated? B1808: Are DTCs B1008, B1061, B1956, B2011, and/or B2061 also indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 6.

    NO  -Replace the power seat control unit (see POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

  6. Disconnect power seat control unit connector A (40P) and the gauge control module 36P connector.
  7. Check for the continuity between power seat control unit connector A (40P) terminal No. 40 and gauge control module 36P connector terminal No. 30.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (40P) Terminal 40 And Gauge Control Module 36P Connector Terminal 30
    G08061430Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    As there continuity? 

    YES  -Replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire.