B1175

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2011 acura rl

A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )

B1175




DTC Troubleshooting: B1175

DTC B1175:

Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Malfunction

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 30 seconds.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1175 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the gauge control module is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.�

5. Do the fuel gauge sending unit test Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Test.

Is the fuel gauge sending unit OK?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Replace the fuel gauge sending unit.�

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

7. Disconnect the fuel tank unit 5P connector Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Test.

8. Disconnect gauge control module connector A (20P).

9. Connect fuel tank unit 5P connector terminal No. 2 to body ground with a jumper wire.

Factory service manual diagram





10. Check for continuity between gauge control module connector A (20P) terminal No. 19 and body ground.

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 11.

NO -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.�

11. Disconnect the secondary fuel gauge sending unit 5P connector Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Test.

12. Connect secondary fuel gauge sending unit 5P connector terminal No. 1 to body ground with a jumper wire.

Factory service manual diagram





13. Check for continuity between gauge control module connector A (20P) terminal No. 18 and body ground.

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 14.

NO -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.�

14. Check for continuity between fuel tank unit 5P connector terminal No. 1 and secondary fuel gauge sending unit 5P connector terminal No. 2.

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Replace the gauge control module Service and Repair.�

NO -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.�

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