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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002CIVIC SIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 188 (POWER TAILGATE)DTC TROUBLESHOOTINGDTC B1359: POWER TAILGATE CONTROL UNIT LOST COMMUNICATION WITH GAUGE CONTROL MODULE (A/T MESSAGE)
2002 Honda Civic Si

DTC B1359: Power Tailgate Control Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (A/T Message)

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION DTC B1359: Power Tailgate Control Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (A/T Message)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 ).
  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II).
  3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1359 indicated? 

    1. YES  - Go to step 4.
    2. NO  - Intermittent failure. The power tailgate system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections at the power tailgate control unit connector and at the gauge control module connector.
  4. Check for the DTCs with the HDS.

    Are DTCs B1008, B1061, B1808, B1956, B2011, and B2061 also indicated? 

    1. YES  - Go to the gauge control module input test (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE INPUT TEST ).
    2. NO  - Replace the power tailgate control unit.
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