B1161

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2005 acura rl

Gauges DTCS

GAUGES DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

DTC Description
DTC B1152 Gauge Control Module Internal (EEPROM) Error
DTC B1155; B1156 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with Combination Switch Control Unit (HLSW Message); Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with Combination Switch Control Unit (WIPSW Message)
DTC B1157; B1180 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with MICU (MICU Message); Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with MICU (AUTOLT Message)
DTC B1158 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with Relay Control Module (RM Message)
DTC B1161 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with Keyless Access Control Unit (REMOTE ID Message)
DTC B1166 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with Adaptive Front Lighting Control Unit (AFS Message)
DTC B1168; B1169; B1178 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with PCM (ENG Message); Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with the PCM (A/T Message); F-CAN Communication Error
DTC B1170 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with VSA Modulator-Control Unit (VSA Message)
DTC B1171 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with Adaptive Cruise Control Unit (ACC Message)
DTC B1173 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with TPMS Control Unit (TPMS Message)
DTC B1175 Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Open
DTC B1176 Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Short
DTC B1177 Battery Voltage Abnormal
DTC B1181; B1182 Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with Driver's MPCS Unit (DOORSW Message); Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with Driver's MPCS Unit (DRLOKSW Message)

A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )

B1161

DTC B1161: Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with Keyless Access Control Unit (REMOTE ID Message)

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test mode A.

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

Is DTC B1161 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure. The gauge control system is OK at this time.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B2159 also indicated?

YES - Go to the Keyless Access Control Unit Input Test. Control Unit Input Test

NO - Go to the Gauge Control Module Input Test. Gauge Control Module Input Test

Supporting Diagrams & Locations

Reference material from the factory manual for this diagnostic procedure.

Diagram

A/C Leak Detection (B07-025)

Location

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Location

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Fuse/Relay

Gauges DTCS

Fuse/Relay

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