Honda HR-V: ECON Switch Test
Test
1. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover - Remove
2. ECON Switch - Test
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- Check the ECON switch (A) according to the table.
NOTE:
- When an LED is located between terminals, check if the LED
illuminates by connecting power and ground to the LED.
- Note this important operating characteristic; diode bias causes a
diode to fully conduct electricity in one direction (forward), while
not at all in the opposite direction (reverse).
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- If the result is not as specified, replace the ECON switch.
3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
GAUGE CONTROL MODULE INPUT TEST
NOTE:
- Before testing, do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function,
and make sure the B-CAN
communication lines are OK.
- 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,.
- Before testing, make sure the No. B21 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box is OK.
- Before testing, make sure the No. C34 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box is OK.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode
- Disconnect the gauge control module connector A (32P).
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- Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all
making good contact:
- If the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair them as
necessary, and recheck the system.
- If the terminals are OK, go to step 4.
- With the connector still disconnected, do the following input tests:
- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then
recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 5.
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*: With dashlights brightness control
- Reconnect the connector, and do the following input tests:
- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then
recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, replace the gauge control module.
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*1: With dashlights brightness control*2: Canada model
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Procedure
NOTE: To test the outside air temperature sensor, refer to the outside air
temperature sensor test procedure
1. Outside Air Temperature Indicator - Calibrate
Description
The outside air tem
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 Tes
Procedure
NOTE:
Obtain a new gauge control module before starting the rewriting process.
Only new gauges can be
rewritten.
Do not operate anything electrical (headlights, audio system, A/C, powe
SEE MORE:
Check the PCM for DTCs and troubleshoot PCM or F-CAN loss of communication
errors first, then do this
diagnosis if the symptom is related to the B-CAN system.
1. Compare the symptom with this list of B-CAN related systems:
Audio and audio-navigation
Gauge control module
Exterior lights
T
AIR CONDITIONING TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be
specific to any
unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this
Trouble
Shooting information is to provide a list of common causes to problem
symptoms. For model-spe