B1160

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2009 acura csx

DTC B1160: Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with the MICU (DRLOCKSW 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 OFF, and then back ON (II).
  3. Wait for 6 seconds or more.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1160 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure. The gauge control module is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections. If the connections are good, check the battery condition (see BATTERY ), and the charging system.

  5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Are DTCs B1905 or B1211 also indicated? 

    YES  -Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

    NO  -Replace the gauge control module (tach).

DTC B1160: Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with the MICU (DRLOCKSW 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 OFF, and then back ON (II).
  3. Wait for 6 seconds or more.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1160 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure. The gauge control module is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections. If the connections are good, check the battery condition (see BATTERY ), and the charging system.

  5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Are DTCs B1905 or B1211 also indicated? 

    YES  -Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

    NO  -Replace the gauge control module (tach).

DTC B1160: Gauge Control Module Lost Communication with the MICU (DRLOCKSW 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 OFF, and then back ON (II).
  3. Wait for 6 seconds or more.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1160 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure. The gauge control module is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections. If the connections are good, check the battery condition (see BATTERY ), and the charging system.

  5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Are DTCs B1905 or B1211 also indicated? 

    YES  -Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

    NO  -Replace the gauge control module (tach).

Supporting Diagrams & Locations

Reference material from the factory manual for this diagnostic procedure.

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Circuit Diagram

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Body Controller Area Network (B-CAN) and Fast Controller Area Network (F-CAN)

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Circuit Diagram

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Circuit Diagram

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Component Location Index

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Component Location Index

Fuse/Relay

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Fuse/Relay

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Fuse/Relay

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