B1016

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2011 acura rl

A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )

B1000




DTC Troubleshooting: B1000

DTC B1000:

Communication Circuit Error (BUS-OFF)

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A 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. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1000 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the communication bus line is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections, or worn/shorted wires. If the connections are good, check the battery condition Testing and Inspection and the charging system.�

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are DTCs B1005, B1007, B1008, B1011, B1013, B1014, B1015, and B1016 also indicated?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Faulty MICU; replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Drivers Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box (MICU) Removal/Installation.�

6. Disconnect the appropriate connector at each control unit in the table one at a time. Clear the DTC and wait for at least 6 seconds, then recheck for DTCs after each unit is disconnected.

Factory service manual diagram




Is DTC B1000 indicated with each individual unit disconnected?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

Replace the control unit that was disconnected and B1000 did not reset.�

7. Disconnect all of the appropriate connectors for each of the units in the table.

Factory service manual diagram





8. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connectors X (39P), N (45P), J (30P), G (8P), D (17P), and T (6P).

9. Check for continuity between each of the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box terminals listed in the table below and body ground.

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair the short in the wire between the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and affected control unit.�

NO -

Replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Drivers Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box (MICU) Removal/Installation.�

B1016




DTC Troubleshooting: B1016

DTC B1016:

MICU Lost Communication With Keyless Access Unit (Panic Message)

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A 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. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1016 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the MICU and keyless access control unit.�

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTCs B1066 also indicated?

YES -

Do the keyless access control unit input test Keyless Access Control Unit Input Test/Replacement.�

NO -

Check for an open in the communication circuit between the MICU and the gauge control module. If the circuit is OK, Faulty MICU; replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Drivers Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box (MICU) Removal/Installation. If the circuit is bad, repair the open.�

Supporting Diagrams & Locations

Reference material from the factory manual for this diagnostic procedure.

Diagram

A/C Leak Detection (B07-025)

Location

Accessory Power Sockets

Location

ACURALINK

Location

Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)

Location

Audio System

Fuse/Relay

Dashboard

Fuse/Relay

Door

Fuse/Relay

B18-020: Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator For 2013-14 ILX Hybrid And Other Listed Years And Models (Expires February 28, 2026) (B18-020)

Fuse/Relay

2011 RL: TQI Information (10-050)

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