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'00-03 models

  1. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0116, P0117, or P0118 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to the ECM DTC Troubleshooting.

    NO  -Go to step 2.

  2. Remove the gauge assembly (see GAUGE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Disconnect gauge assembly connector C (20P) and ECM connector A (32P).
  4. Check for continuity between gauge assembly connector C (20P) terminal No. 7 and ECM connector A (32P) terminal No. 1.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Assembly Connector C (20P) Terminal No. 7 And ECM Connector A (32P) Terminal No. 1
    G06232366Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Repair an open in the YEL/GRN wire between the gauge assembly and the ECM.

  5. Check for continuity between gauge assembly connector C (20P) terminal No. 7 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Assembly Connector C (20P) Terminal No. 7 And Body Ground
    G06232367Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Check the output from the ECM first, if OK, repair a short to ground in the YEL/GRN wire between the gauge assembly and the ECM.

    NO  -Check connections, If OK, substitute a known-good gauge assembly. If the problem goes away, replace the main printed circuit board in the gauge assembly.