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DTC B1161: Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With Keyless Access Control Unit (Keyless Access Message)

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 to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
  3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1161 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the gauge control system is OK at this time.

  5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B2159 also indicated? 

YES  -Do the keyless access control unit input test. See KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT .

NO  -Do the gauge control module input test. See GAUGE CONTROL MODULE INPUT TEST .