Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 49

1. Before replacing the gauge control module, connect the HDS to the data link connector.  

2. Select GAUGES AND INDICATORS from the HDS menu display.  

3. Select "ODO REWRITE" from the ADJUSTMENTS menu display, and follow the instructions on the 

menu display to retrieve the ODO value.  

4. Replace the gauge control module.  

5. Follow the instructions on the menu display to write the new ODO value to the new gauge control 

module.  

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TEST 

Troubleshooting 

If the indicator displays "- - -" for more than two seconds after selecting the outside air temperature display 
mode, Check the climate control system for DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 
INFORMATION ), or an open in the LT BLU wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and the climate 
control unit. 

value on the ODO/TRIP display will appear as "-", making the ODO 
function unusable, and the HDS will be unable to retrieve additional ODO 
values.  

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Rewriting is not possible on a gauge control module that does not 
communicate.  

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Obtain a new gauge control module before starting the rewriting process.  

NOTE:

To test the outside air temperature sensor (see OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE 
SENSOR TEST ).

 

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Fig. 15: Indicator Displaying "- - -" 

Calibration 

The outside air temperature indicator's displayed temperature can be recalibrated +/-3° to meet the customer's 
expectations. 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Press and hold the reset select button for 10 seconds. While you continue to hold the button, the display 

will scroll through temperature settings from +3° to -3° as shown. 

Fig. 16: Calibration Display 

3. When the desired correction value appears on the display, release the button, and the recalibrated outside 

 

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air temperature will be displayed. Each time a desired correction value is entered, it replaces the previous 
value.  

Fig. 17: Correction Table 

NOTE:

To recalibrate the display to the true temperature, remove the outside air 
temperature sensor (A), but leave it connected. Submerge the sensor and a 
thermometer (B) in a container of ice water (C). Select the calibration mode as 
described above, then recalibrate the display to the true temperature.

 

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Fig. 18: Submerging The Sensor & A Thermometer In A Container Of Ice Water 

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR RESET PROCEDURE 

Fig. 19: Maintenance Required Indicator Blinking Pattern Table 

How to Reset 

 

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