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Gauge Control Module Input Test

NOTE: Before testing, do the gauge control module self-diagnosis procedure, and make sure the B-CAN communication line is OK.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Remove the gauge control module and disconnect the 36P connector from it (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT  ).
    Fig 1: Identifying Gauge Control Module 36P Connector Terminals
    G05451410Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. 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 are OK, go to step  4.
  4. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector.
    • 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  5.
      REFERENCE TABLE

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
      26 RED Combination light switch ON Attach to ground: The illuminations of the steering wheel switches come on full bright.
      • Faulty LEDs
      • An open in the wire
  5. Reconnect the connector to the gauge control module, and make these input tests at the connector.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, the gauge control module must be faulty; replace it.
      REFERENCE TABLE

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
      18 BLK Under all conditions Measure voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Poor ground(G502)
      • An open in the wire
      36 BLK Under all conditions Measure voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Poor ground(G502)
      • An open in the wire
      2 YEL Ignition switch ON (II) Measure voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      3 WHT/RED Under all conditions Measure voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 9 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      13 GRN/YEL Ignition switch ON (II), turn signal switch in RIGHT Measure voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage when the lights are flashing.
      • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
      • Faulty combination light switch
      • Faulty turn signal/hazard relay
      • Hazard warning switch
      • An open in the wire
      14 GRN/RED Ignition switch ON (II), turn signal switch in LEFT Measure voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage when the lights are flashing.
      • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
      • Faulty combination light switch
      • Faulty turn signal/hazard relay
      • Hazard warning switch
      • An open in the wire
      5 GRN Ignition switch ON (II), brake fluid is full level in the reservoir Measure voltage to ground: There should be 10 V or more.
      • Faulty brake fluid level switch
      • A short to ground in the wire
      Ignition switch ON (II), brake fluid is lower level in the reservoir Measure voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Poor ground(G401)
      • Faulty brake fluid level switch
      • An open in the wire
      23 (Canada models) GRN/BLK Ignition switch ON (II), washer fluid is half or more in the washer reservoir Measure voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage
      • Faulty washer fluid level switch
      • A short to ground in the wire
      Ignition switch ON (II), washer fluid is empty in the washer reservoir Measure voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Poor ground(G201)
      • Faulty washer brake fluid level switch
      • An open in the wire