B1277

Factory Manual References

Factory service manual diagnostic procedure for 2012 acura zdx

A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )

B1275




DTC Troubleshooting: B1275, B1276, B1277, B1278

DTC B1275:

Headlight OFF Position Circuit Malfunction

DTC B1276:

Headlight Switch PARKING Position Circuit Malfunction

DTC B1277:

Headlight AUTO Position Circuit Malfunction

DTC B1278:

Headlight ON Position 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), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then ON mode.

3. Turn the combination light switch to the PARKING, AUTO, and ON (low beam) positions, and then to the OFF position.

4. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are DTCs B1275, B1276, B1277, and/or B1278 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

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

6. Select LIGHTING from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, and enter the DATA LIST.

7. Check each combination light switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

When the combination light switch is turned OFF

Factory service manual diagram




When the combination light switch is turned to PARKING LIGHT

Factory service manual diagram




When the combination light switch is turned to AUTO

Factory service manual diagram




When the combination light switch is turned ON (HEADLIGHT)

Factory service manual diagram




Are all data list values correct?

YES -

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

NO -

Go to step 8.

8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

9. Disconnect the combination light switch 12P connector.

10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

11. Select LIGHTING from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, and enter the DATA LIST.

12. Check each combination light switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

Factory service manual diagram




Are all data list values correct?

YES -

Go to step 16.

NO -

Go to step 13.

13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

14. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P).

15. Check for continuity between body ground and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals No. 6,No. 7, and No. 8 individually.

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to ground in the wire(s).

NO -

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

16. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

17. Do the combination light switch test Service and Repair.

Is the combination light switch OK?

YES -

Go to step 18.

NO -

Replace the combination light switch Service and Repair.

18. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P).

19. Check for continuity between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals and the combination light switch 12P connector terminals as shown:

Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 20.

NO -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire(s).

20. Check for continuity between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals as shown:

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short between the wires.

NO -

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

B1276




DTC Troubleshooting: B1275, B1276, B1277, B1278

DTC B1275:

Headlight OFF Position Circuit Malfunction

DTC B1276:

Headlight Switch PARKING Position Circuit Malfunction

DTC B1277:

Headlight AUTO Position Circuit Malfunction

DTC B1278:

Headlight ON Position 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), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then ON mode.

3. Turn the combination light switch to the PARKING, AUTO, and ON (low beam) positions, and then to the OFF position.

4. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are DTCs B1275, B1276, B1277, and/or B1278 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

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

6. Select LIGHTING from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, and enter the DATA LIST.

7. Check each combination light switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

When the combination light switch is turned OFF

Factory service manual diagram




When the combination light switch is turned to PARKING LIGHT

Factory service manual diagram




When the combination light switch is turned to AUTO

Factory service manual diagram




When the combination light switch is turned ON (HEADLIGHT)

Factory service manual diagram




Are all data list values correct?

YES -

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

NO -

Go to step 8.

8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

9. Disconnect the combination light switch 12P connector.

10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

11. Select LIGHTING from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, and enter the DATA LIST.

12. Check each combination light switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

Factory service manual diagram




Are all data list values correct?

YES -

Go to step 16.

NO -

Go to step 13.

13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

14. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P).

15. Check for continuity between body ground and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals No. 6,No. 7, and No. 8 individually.

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to ground in the wire(s).

NO -

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

16. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

17. Do the combination light switch test Service and Repair.

Is the combination light switch OK?

YES -

Go to step 18.

NO -

Replace the combination light switch Service and Repair.

18. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P).

19. Check for continuity between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals and the combination light switch 12P connector terminals as shown:

Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 20.

NO -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire(s).

20. Check for continuity between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals as shown:

Factory service manual diagram




Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short between the wires.

NO -

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

Supporting Diagrams & Locations

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Fuse/Relay

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