Honda HR-V: DTC B1279 Dimmer Switch Circuit Malfunction
DTC (MICU)
NOTE : If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the
instructions in B-CAN System
Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System
Diagnosis Test Mode
A - Initial Communication and DTC Checks.
1. Exterior lights system check 1:
- With the headlight dimmer switch in the neutral position, check the
parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Is either information indicator ON?
YES
Go to step 4.
NO
Go to step 2.
2. Exterior lights system check 2:
- With the headlight dimmer switch in the high beam position, check the
parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Are both information indicators ON?
YES
Go to step 3.
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
3. Shorted wire check (H/L HI SW to PASSING SW line):
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Disconnect the following connector.
Combination light switch 12P connector
- Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Are both information indicators ON?
YES
Repair a short between the wires.
NO
The H/L HI SW to PASSING SW wire is OK. Replace the combination light switch.
4. Determine possible failure area (combination light switch, others):
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Disconnect the following connector.
Combination light switch 12P connector
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Is either information indicator ON?
YES
Go to step 5.
NO
Replace the combination light switch.
5. Shorted wire check (PASSING SW, H/L HI SW lines):
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Disconnect the following connector.
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector B (20P)
- Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 individually.
Are there continuity?
YES
Repair a short to ground in the wire.
NO
The PASSING SW and H/L HI SW wires are OK. Faulty MICU; replace the
under-dash fuse/relay box
.
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DTC (MICU)
NOTE : If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the
instructions in B-CAN System
Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System
Diagn
DTC Troubleshooting: B1281, B1282, B1283, B1284
DTC (MICU)
NOTE : If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the
instructions in B-CAN System
Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body
DTC (MICU)
NOTE : If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the
instructions in B-CAN System
Diagnosis Test Mode A - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System
Diagn
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Removal
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake
fluid does contact the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for
2WD model.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Wheel - Remove
3. Parking Brake
NOTE:
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was
in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced
with new components of the correct part
number, and that they were properly installed.
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, revi