DTC B1158: Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With Relay Control Module (RM Frame)

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).

Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
Wait for at least 6 seconds.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC B1158 indicated?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the gauge control module and the relay control module.
From the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, select B-CAN CONTROL UNITS INFORMATION, and then select CHECK CONNECTED CONTROL UNITS.
Is the relay unit detected?

YES -Go to step 11.

NO -Go to step 6.
Measure the voltage between body ground and relay control module connector B (16P) terminals No. 9 and No. 10 individually.

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Relay Control Module Connector B (16P) Terminals No. 9 And No. 10
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Is there battery voltage?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Go to step 7.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Check the No. B6 (7.5 A) and No. B16 (.10 A) fuses in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
Are the fuses OK?

YES -Repair an open or high resistance in the No. B6 (7.5 A) and/or No. B16 (10 A) fuse circuit.

NO -Replace the fuse(s). If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. B6 (7.5 A) and/or No. B16 (10 A) fuse circuit.
Measure the voltage between body ground and relay control module connector B (16P) terminal No. 1.

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Relay Control Module Connector B (16P) Terminal No. 1
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Is there less than 0.2 V?

YES -Go to step 10.

NO -Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G203).
Measure the voltage between body ground and relay control module connector D (14P) terminal No. 12.

Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Relay Control Module Connector D (14P) Terminal No. 12
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Is there less than 0.2 V?

YES -Go to step 10.

NO -Repair an open or high resistance in the ground wire or poor ground (G203).
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector.
Disconnect relay control module connector B (16P).
Check for continuity between relay control module connector B (16P) terminals No. 15 and No. 16 and gauge control module 32P connector terminals No. 29 and No. 30 respectively.

Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Relay Control Module Connector B (16P) Terminals And Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminals
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Is there continuity?

YES -Replace the relay control module (see REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

NO -An open or poor connection in the B-CAN wire between the gauge control module and the relay control module.