B1078

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2012 acura mdx

A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )

B1078




DTC Troubleshooting: B1078, B1079

DTC B1078:

Daytime Running Lights System Error (Canada)

DTC B1079:

Daytime Running Lights System Error (USA)

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. Turn the headlight switch OFF, and apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

4. Release the parking brake.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).

6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1078 or B1079 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

7. Turn the ignition and headlight switches OFF.

8. Check the No. 1 (10 A) and No. 2 (10 A) fuses in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Are the fuses OK?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Replace the blown fuse and recheck. If the fuse blows again, repair short in the wire between the under-hood fuse/relay box and the appropriate daytime running lights.

9. Check the daytime running light bulbs.

Are the daytime running light bulbs OK?

YES -

Go to step 10.

NO -

Replace the faulty bulb.

10. Disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector G (4P).

11. Disconnect each daytime running light 2P connector.

12. For each daytime running light, check for continuity between daytime running light 2P connector terminal No. 2 and under-hood fuse/relay box connector G (4P) terminals No. 1 and No. 2 respectively.

Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 13.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire.

13. Check for continuity between body ground and each daytime running light 2P connector terminal No. 1 individually.

Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Replace the relay control module.

NO -

Repair an open in the BLK wire or poor ground (G201-right side, G301-left side).

B1079




DTC Troubleshooting: B1078, B1079

DTC B1078:

Daytime Running Lights System Error (Canada)

DTC B1079:

Daytime Running Lights System Error (USA)

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. Turn the headlight switch OFF, and apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

4. Release the parking brake.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).

6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1078 or B1079 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

7. Turn the ignition and headlight switches OFF.

8. Check the No. 1 (10 A) and No. 2 (10 A) fuses in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Are the fuses OK?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Replace the blown fuse and recheck. If the fuse blows again, repair short in the wire between the under-hood fuse/relay box and the appropriate daytime running lights.

9. Check the daytime running light bulbs.

Are the daytime running light bulbs OK?

YES -

Go to step 10.

NO -

Replace the faulty bulb.

10. Disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector G (4P).

11. Disconnect each daytime running light 2P connector.

12. For each daytime running light, check for continuity between daytime running light 2P connector terminal No. 2 and under-hood fuse/relay box connector G (4P) terminals No. 1 and No. 2 respectively.

Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 13.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire.

13. Check for continuity between body ground and each daytime running light 2P connector terminal No. 1 individually.

Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Replace the relay control module.

NO -

Repair an open in the BLK wire or poor ground (G201-right side, G301-left side).

Supporting Diagrams & Locations

Reference material from the factory manual for this diagnostic procedure.

Diagram

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Air Conditioning

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Fuse/Relay

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Fuse/Relay

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Fuse/Relay

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Fuse/Relay

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