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B1188 ACURA

B1188 ACURA - Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With The MICU

Repair Importance Level: 3/3
Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3  What does this mean?

B1188 ACURA Possible Causes

  • Faulty Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)
  • Faulty Gauge Control Module
  • Gauge Control Module harness is open or shorted
  • Gauge Control Module circuit poor electrical connection
  What does this mean?

First diagnose B1188 ACURA code

    Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.

Cost of diagnosing the B1188 ACURA code

    Labor: 1.0

    The cost of diagnosing the B1188 ACURA code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

B1188 ACURA Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

B1188 ACURA Meaning

The Gauge Control Module monitors the Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU). The Gauge Control Module sets the OBDII code when there is no communication with the MICU (RM Message).
OBDII Code B1188 ACURA - Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With The MICU - Engine-Codes.com

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