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DTC U128D: Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (Climate Control Unit)

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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. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function with the HDS (see HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION WITH THE HDS  ).
  4. Check for DTCs.

    Is DTC U128D indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -The system is OK at this time. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the gauge control module and climate control unit circuit.

  5. Select B-CAN Control Units Information in the BODY ELECTRICAL menu.
  6. Select Check Connected Control Units in the B-CAN Control Units Information menu.

    Is the gauge control module detected? 

    YES  -Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit (see CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  -Go to step 7.

  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  8. Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector.
  9. Disconnect climate control unit connector A (28P).
  10. Check for continuity between the following terminals of the gauge control module 32P connector and climate control unit connector A (28P).
    CONTINUITY REFERENCE

    32P: 28P:
    No. 29 No. 26
    No. 30 No. 28
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Terminals Of Gauge Control Module Connector And Climate Control Unit Connector
    G06968276Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to the gauge control module input test (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE INPUT TEST ).

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the climate control unit and the gauge control module.