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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.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1176 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the fuel level sensor circuit is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank unit 4P connector.
  7. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  8. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II).
  9. Wait for 30 seconds.
  10. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1176 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 11.

    NO  -Replace the fuel gauge sending unit (see FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT TEST .

  11. Disconnect the GAUGE CONTROL MODULE (TACH)  36P connector.
  12. Check for continuity between the GAUGE CONTROL MODULE (TACH)  36P connector No. 32 terminal and body ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Control Module (Tach) 36P Connector 32 Terminal And Body Ground
    G06268849Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Are there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short in the wire between the GAUGE CONTROL MODULE (TACH)  and the fuel tank unit.

    NO  -Replace the gauge control module (tach).