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B1188 ACURA Code - Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With The MICU

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|What are the Possible Causes of the B1188 ACURA Code?

  • 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

|How to Fix the B1188 ACURA Code?

Start by checking 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 connector's pins.

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|What is the cost to diagnose the B1188 ACURA code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1188 ACURA code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

|What are B1188 ACURA code possible symptoms?

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

|What Does the B1188 ACURA Code Mean?

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).

Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With The MICU

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