B1078

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2005 acura rl

Exterior Lights DTCS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

DTC Description
DTC B1075 Headlight Signal Error
DTC B1078 Daytime Running Lights Malfunction (Canada)
DTC B1079 Daytime Running Lights Malfunction (USA)
DTC B1255 Combination Switch Control Unit Lost Communication with MICU (MICU Message)
DTC B1275; B1276; B1277; B1278 Combination Light Switch OFF Position Circuit Malfunction; Combination Light Switch Parking (SMALL) Position Circuit Malfunction; Headlight Switch AUTO Position Circuit Malfunction; Headlight Switch ON Position Circuit Malfunction
DTC B1279 Headlight Switch DIMMER Position Circuit Malfunction
DTC B1280 Turn Signal Switch Circuit Malfunction
DTC B1575 Automatic Lighting Sensor Circuit Malfunction

A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )

B1078

DTC B1078: Daytime Running Lights Malfunction (Canada)

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II).
3. Press the parking brake pedal.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1078 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure. The daytime running light system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

5. Turn the headlight high beam ON.

Do both headlights come on?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Go to step 9.

6. Turn the headlight switch OFF.
7. Select LIGHTING SYSTEM from the HDS, and enter the DATA LIST.
8. Check the ON/OFF information of the DRL Command in the DATA LIST.

Is the information indicator ON?

YES - Check the PUR wire between under-hood fuse/relay box connector H No. 3 terminal and the daytime running lights relay for an open/short. If OK, replace the daytime running lights relay.

NO - Go to relay control module input test. Relay Control Module Input Test

9. Check for the No. 3 (10 A) and No. 5 (10 A) fuses in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Are both fuses OK?

YES - Go to step 10.

NO - Replace the blown fuse and recheck the system.

10. Check the headlight bulbs.

Are both bulbs OK?

YES - Go to step 11.

NO - Replace the blown bulb and recheck the system.

11. Disconnect the 2P connector from each headlight high beam.
12. Disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector H (14P).

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13. Check for continuity between left headlight high beam 2P connector terminal No. 2 and under-hood fuse/relay box connector H (14P) terminal No. 8, and between right headlight high beam 2P connector terminal No. 2 and under-hood fuse/relay box connector H (14P) terminal No. 10.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 14.

NO - Repair an open in the wire.

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14. Check for continuity between each headlight high beam 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Faulty relay control module; replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.

NO - Check the daytime running lights relay (left headlight only). If the relay is OK, repair an open in the wire or poor ground (G201, G301).

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