Honda HR-V: How to Information

GAUGES SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION

The gauge control module has a self-diagnostic function which consists of the following checks:

• The indicator drive circuit check.
• The switch input check.
• The beeper drive circuit check.
• The LCD segment check.
• The gauge drive circuit check (fuel gauge, speedometer, and tachometer).
• The communication line check (of the body controller area network (B-CAN) communication line, the fast controller area network (F-CAN) communication line between the gauges).

NOTE: Indicators are also controlled via the communication lines.

Entering the Self-Diagnostic Function With the HDS

Using the HDS, select BODY ELECTRICAL, GAUGES, then FUNCTIONAL TESTS and do the self-diagnostic function.

Entering the Self-Diagnostic Function (Manual Method)

Before doing the self-diagnostic function, make sure the No. B21 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and No. C34 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box are OK.

1. Press and hold the SEL/RESET button

2. Turn the combination light switch to the PARKING position ()

2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode

3. Within 5 sec., turn the combination light switch OFF, then to the PARKING position () and OFF again

2. Within 5 sec., release the SEL/RESET button, and then repeatedly press and release the switch three times.

NOTE:

• While in the self-diagnostic mode, the dashlights brightness controller operates normally.
• While in the self-diagnostic mode, the SEL/RESET switch is used to start the Beeper Drive Circuit Test and the Gauge Drive Circuit Check.
• If the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph (2 km/h), or the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode, the self-diagnostic mode ends.

The Indicator Drive Circuit Check

When entering the self-diagnostic mode, the following indicators (if equipped) blink: ABS indicator, automatic brake hold indicator, automatic brake hold system indicator, A/T gear position indicator, AWD system indicator, brake system indicator, charging system indicator, cruise control indicator, cruise main indicator, deflation warning system indicator, door/tailgate open indicator, ECON mode indicator, EPS indicator, electric parking brake indicator, electric parking brake system indicator, front fog light indicator, front seat belt reminder indicator, forward collision warning indicator, high beam indicator, high temperature indicator, immobilizer indicator, keyless access indicator, lane departure warning indicator, left turn signal indicator, lights-on indicator, low fuel indicator, low oil pressure indicator, low temperature indicator, maintenance minder indicator, malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), power down brake indicator, right turn signal indicator, security indicator, shift indicator, SRS indicator, starter system indicator, VSA indicator, VSA OFF indicator, and washer fluid level indicator.

The Ambient Meter Color Variation Check

When entering the self-diagnostic mode, the color of the ambient meter varies to white, white/green, and green in that order.

Switch Input Check

At the initial stage of the self-diagnostic function, the beeper sounds intermittently. The beeper sounds continuously when any of the following switch inputs are switched from OFF to ON: Brake fluid level switch, Cruise control combination switch, ECON switch, Electric parking brake switch, SEL/RESET switch, VSA OFF switch, and Washer fluid level switch.

The Beeper Drive Circuit Check

When entering the self-diagnostic mode, the beeper sounds five times.

The LCD Segment Check

When entering the self-diagnostic mode, all the segments blink five times.

The Gauge Drive Circuit Check

When entering the self-diagnostic mode, the speedometer, the tachometer, and the fuel gauge sweep from the minimum position to the maximum position, then return to the minimum position.

NOTE: After the beeper stops sounding and the gauge needles return to the minimum position, pushing the SEL/RESET button starts the Beeper Drive Circuit Check (one beep) and the Gauge Drive Circuit Check again.

The check cannot be started again until the gauge needles return to the minimum position.

The Communication Line Check

While in the self-diagnostic mode, the Communication Line Check starts after the LCD Segments Check.

If the communication line is OK, all segments will be indicated on the information display. If there is a communication line error, the word "ERROR" will be indicated on the information display.

Error Code List

Indication Example

• If Error 1 is indicated, there is a malfunction in the communication line between the F-CAN and the gauge control module. The B-CAN is OK at this time. Check for DTCs in the F-CAN connected units and troubleshoot any DTCs.
• If Error 2 is indicated, there is a malfunction in the communication line between the B-CAN and the gauge control module. The F-CAN line is OK at this time.
• If Error 12 is indicated, there is a malfunction in the communication line between the gauge control module, the F-CAN, and the B-CAN. Check the DTCs in the F-CAN connected units and troubleshoot any DTCs.

Ending the Self-Diagnostic Function

Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

NOTE: If the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph (2 km/h), the self-diagnostic function ends.

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