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DTC B1176: Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Short

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II).
  3. Wait for 30 seconds or more.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1176 indicated? 

    YES  - Go to the gauge control module input test (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE INPUT TEST ).

    NO  - Intermittent failure, the gauge control system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  5. Test the fuel gauge sending unit (see 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 OFF.
  7. Disconnect the fuel tank unit 5P connector (see FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT TEST ).
  8. Disconnect gauge control module connector A (20P).
  9. Check for continuity between fuel tank unit 5P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Fuel Tank Unit 5P Connector Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground
    G05497139Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO  - Go to step 10.

  10. Disconnect the secondary fuel gauge sending unit 5P connector (see FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT TEST ).
  11. Check for continuity between secondary fuel gauge sending unit 5P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit 5P Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground
    G05497140Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO  - Go to step 12.

  12. Check for continuity between fuel tank unit 5P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Fuel Tank Unit 5P Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground
    G05497141Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO  - Replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT  ).