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Gauge Control Module Replacement

NOTE: Before replacing the gauge control module, retrieve the ODO data and transferring 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. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  2. Adjust the steering column to full tilt down position and to the full telescopic pull position, then remove the instrument fascia (see DRIVER'S SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the three screws from gauge control module (A), then pull the gauge control module out carefully.
    Fig 1: Identifying Gauge Control Module
    G08071582Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the 32P connector (B) from the gauge control module.
  5. Install the gauge control module in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Do rewriting the ODO data and transferring the Maintenance Minder data to a new gauge control module (see REWRITING THE ODO DATA AND TRANSFERRING THE MAINTENANCE MINDER™ DATA TO A NEW GAUGE CONTROL MODULE  ).
    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 the HDS.