[HOW TO] Do dashboard self-diagnostic - Page 3

BeeBee · 16th October 2006, 14:09

Are you sure? From memory, it goes:

Position 0: Off
Position 1: Sidelights/Position lights
Position 2: Auto
Position 3: Headlights

basegreen · 16th October 2006, 14:14

It's the headlights you want.

So a full twist, either 2 or three notches depending on trim level.

alex · 16th October 2006, 17:22

Hi,

Thanks for the replies.

Will try it before going back home ( and quicker ... )

It will be already dark so the impact will be something astonishing

Tell you the results later.

alex · 17th October 2006, 15:21

Just didn't work

I think I did it quicky though...

1) Ignition key in zero position
ok no probs here

2) Press and hold down the Sel/Reset button on the steering wheel
I press it and keep it until step 6)

3) Turn on the light
The headlights (i have auto lights...) to position 3:
Position 0: Off
Position 1: Sidelights/Position lights
Position 2: Auto
Position 3: Headlights

4) Turn ignition into On(II) position
ok no probs here...the lights will

5) Turn the light off, then on, then off again
Same as 3), for the position 3

6) Release the Sel/Reset button.
ok no probs here

7) Within 5 seconds press the Sel/Reset button three times
I count until 5 and then quickly press/depress 3 times the button, but the only I see is the display changing from trip info A to trip info B.
I've done it also without waiting 5 seconds, and the result was null too...

I did give up after 3 tries yesterday...

Will reset my brain

and try it again today or tommorow maybe...

Bungle · 17th October 2006, 15:25

I have Auto lights, and it only worked for me switching between 'off' and 'sidelights'. Try that

FK3ver · 17th October 2006, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex

7) Within 5 seconds press the Sel/Reset button three times
I count until 5 and then quickly press/depress 3 times the button, but the only I see is the display changing from trip info A to trip info B.
I've done it also without waiting 5 seconds, and the result was null too...

That's your mistake! You have to press the butten three times WITHIN 5 seconds, not after 5 seconds.

alex · 17th October 2006, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by FK3ver

That's your mistake! You have to press the butten three times WITHIN 5 seconds, not after 5 seconds.

My brain translated the letters "within" to "wait"...zzzztt..zztt.zzz...tt...rest
et needed...

Must get more sleep and stop driving the car and surfing the forum

Will also try with the position lights as Bungle said.

Thanks.

WoolyCiv · 17th October 2006, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungle

I have Auto lights, and it only worked for me switching between 'off' and 'sidelights'. Try that

This was the only way that it work for me also.

basegreen · 17th October 2006, 21:51

I will try and do a video - but having probs with uploading files to my pc atm.

Stef · 17th October 2006, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoolyCiv

This was the only way that it work for me also.

This is the way it worked for me also, I also have the Auto function and Xenon lights.

So in this case, turn from off to position 1, not to headlights!

alex · 18th October 2006, 00:01

Got IT !

Yeeees....wow..soooo many lights!

Really great

!

One more thing to impress my friends ( let's get the space ship to warp speed...)

Thanks to all of you...

Will get some sleep now.

BrianAlbertsen · 19th November 2006, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoolyCiv

This was the only way that it work for me also.

Same here in my Civic fitted with daytime running lights as all Civics for Denmark is.

The main headlamps turn on when the ignition (key in position II) is on.

hondatech · 20th November 2006, 22:06

GUYS,just a word of warning,while the display of all the lights may seem very impressive to you and your friends,what your actually messing about with is a test to check all communication lines within the multiplex canbus system on the car.The gauge control module acts as a gateway to allow both systems to share information, the gauge control module translates information from B-CAN to F-CAN and from F-CAN to B-CAN. although failures of the multiplex guage unit are rare,inapproiate "playing" by untrained personnel could lead to potential problems .

Stef · 20th November 2006, 23:03

I agree with hondatech,
Also the mechanical "analog" gauges are getting a "zero" init, makes them bang the lower stop of the meter. Not at all recommended!
It is OK for a one time check, not for playing!

pcr · 20th November 2006, 23:09

Hondatech,
All these buses, would they be Midland Red ?. Seriously, from your post and your Ename, it sounds like we can look forward to some useful inside info in the future.
Regards, pcr.

basegreen · 21st November 2006, 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondatech

GUYS,just a word of warning,while the display of all the lights may seem very impressive to you and your friends,what your actually messing about with is a test to check all communication lines within the multiplex canbus system on the car.The gauge control module acts as a gateway to allow both systems to share information, the gauge control module translates information from B-CAN to F-CAN and from F-CAN to B-CAN. although failures of the multiplex guage unit are rare,inapproiate "playing" by untrained personnel could lead to potential problems .

What sort of potential problems? I am seriously concerned about build quality if a self test caused the displays/systems to malfunction!

jayt43 · 21st November 2006, 10:35

How about a bit of inappropriate "playing" by trained personnel? Is that okay?

If we F-Can, then we F-will! Actually, on a serious note, could such shenanigans invalidate your warranty if Honda found out?

hondatech · 21st November 2006, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayt43

How about a bit of inappropriate "playing" by trained personnel? Is that okay?

If we F-Can, then we F-will! Actually, on a serious note, could such shenanigans invalidate your warranty if Honda found out?

jay,i wasnt trying to be a scaremonger over this, but merely pointed out what was being tested by doing a guage test, in a workshop enviroment your car may never have this done at all in its lifetime unless you have reported having electrical problems,then it may be checked.But repeatedly performing this in my opinion ,is asking for trouble & with all the other problems that are ongoing with the civic at the moment i would have thought that most of you would want to protect your investment & avoid any future problems further down the line,obviously whilst in the warranty period this should`nt be an issue however once out of warranty who know`s what the cost might be !!

jayt43 · 22nd November 2006, 06:48

Thanks for that HT. Actually I must confess to not actually trying it yet. Maybe I'll just stick to real fireworks on Nov 5th, as opposed to the Civic's own impressive display!

4gotten · 25th November 2006, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by FK3ver

That would be great, thanks in advance!

If I perform this self-diagnostic on my FK3 (owning since January), it works fine,
but the BC shows "ERROR" while lights are flashing etc. - is that okay?

It is not OK when "ERROR" message is displayed. It means that there is a communication problem within multiplex net.

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16th October 2006, 14:09	#41 (permalink)
BeeBee Wheelnut Join Date: 5th October 2006 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Are you sure? From memory, it goes: Position 0: Off Position 1: Sidelights/Position lights Position 2: Auto Position 3: Headlights

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's the headlights you want. So a full twist, either 2 or three notches depending on trim level.

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alex Wheelnut Join Date: 25th August 2006 Location: Portugal - Porto Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi, Thanks for the replies. Will try it before going back home ( and quicker ... ) It will be already dark so the impact will be something astonishing Tell you the results later.

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alex Wheelnut Join Date: 25th August 2006 Location: Portugal - Porto Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just didn't work I think I did it quicky though... 1) Ignition key in zero position ok no probs here 2) Press and hold down the Sel/Reset button on the steering wheel I press it and keep it until step 6) 3) Turn on the light The headlights (i have auto lights...) to position 3: Position 0: Off Position 1: Sidelights/Position lights Position 2: Auto Position 3: Headlights 4) Turn ignition into On(II) position ok no probs here...the lights will 5) Turn the light off, then on, then off again Same as 3), for the position 3 6) Release the Sel/Reset button. ok no probs here 7) Within 5 seconds press the Sel/Reset button three times I count until 5 and then quickly press/depress 3 times the button, but the only I see is the display changing from trip info A to trip info B. I've done it also without waiting 5 seconds, and the result was null too... I did give up after 3 tries yesterday... Will reset my brain and try it again today or tommorow maybe...

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have Auto lights, and it only worked for me switching between 'off' and 'sidelights'. Try that

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I will try and do a video - but having probs with uploading files to my pc atm.

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alex Wheelnut Join Date: 25th August 2006 Location: Portugal - Porto Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Got IT ! Yeeees....wow..soooo many lights! Really great ! One more thing to impress my friends ( let's get the space ship to warp speed...) Thanks to all of you... Will get some sleep now.

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hondatech Valve Cap Join Date: 13th November 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	GUYS,just a word of warning,while the display of all the lights may seem very impressive to you and your friends,what your actually messing about with is a test to check all communication lines within the multiplex canbus system on the car.The gauge control module acts as a gateway to allow both systems to share information, the gauge control module translates information from B-CAN to F-CAN and from F-CAN to B-CAN. although failures of the multiplex guage unit are rare,inapproiate "playing" by untrained personnel could lead to potential problems .

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 407 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	I agree with hondatech, Also the mechanical "analog" gauges are getting a "zero" init, makes them bang the lower stop of the meter. Not at all recommended! It is OK for a one time check, not for playing!

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pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 851 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hondatech, All these buses, would they be Midland Red ?. Seriously, from your post and your Ename, it sounds like we can look forward to some useful inside info in the future. Regards, pcr.

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jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 554 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	How about a bit of inappropriate "playing" by trained personnel? Is that okay? If we F-Can, then we F-will! Actually, on a serious note, could such shenanigans invalidate your warranty if Honda found out?

22nd November 2006, 06:48	#59 (permalink)
jayt43 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Budapest Posts: 554 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that HT. Actually I must confess to not actually trying it yet. Maybe I'll just stick to real fireworks on Nov 5th, as opposed to the Civic's own impressive display!