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Gauge Control Module Replacement

NOTE: Before replacing the gauge control module, retrieve the ODO data and transferring the Maintenance Minder information from the gauge control module with the HDS (see REWRITING THE ODO DATA AND TRANSFERRING THE MAINTENANCE MINDER™ DATA TO A NEW GAUGE CONTROL MODULE  ).
  1. Remove the instrument panel (see CENTER PANEL TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the four screws from the gauge control module (A), and spread a protective cloth (B) on the upper column cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Gauge Control Module And 36P Connector
    G08061391Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Disconnect the 36P connector (C), and remove the gauge control module.
  4. Install the gauge in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Check the official Honda website for more information on how to write odometer information to a gauge control module that will not communicate with HDS.