Rewriting the ODO Data and Transferring the Service Reminder System Data to a New Gauge Control Module: Procedure

NOTE: 

• Obtain a new gauge control module before starting the rewriting process. Only new gauges can be rewritten.
• Do not operate anything electrical (headlights, audio system, A/C, power window, door locks etc.) during the process.
• Rewriting is not possible on a gauge control module that will not communicate with the HDS.
• Make sure that the HDS shows the correct VIN for the vehicle you are working on.
• Once you have started this procedure, you must complete it before removing the HDS from the data link connector (DLC).
• Connect a jumper battery (do not connect a battery charger) to insure that correct battery voltage will be maintained.
• Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the odometer.

• 1. Rewriting the ODO Data on a New Gauge Control Module - Procedure

  Rewriting and Transferring 

  1. Before replacing the gauge control module, connect the HDS.

  2. Select GAUGES from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu with the HDS.

  3. Select Gauge Control Module Replacement (ODO Rewrite) from the ADJUSTMENT menu, and follow the instructions on the display to retrieve the ODO value.

  4. Replace the gauge control module .

  5. Select GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT (ODO Rewrite) from the ADJUSTMENT menu, and select READ OUT DATA and save ODO value and smart maintenance data into the HDS.

  6. Select WRITE DATA and following the instructions on the HDS display, install the ODO value and smart maintenance data onto a new gauge control module. If the data transfer fails, refer to the instructions below to release the locked ODO value.

  How to Release Locked Odometer Mileage to the Original Gauge Control module. 

  If, after you attempt to transfer mileage to a new gauge assembly, the odometer display has dashes (- - -), is garbled, or shows an incorrect value, the original gauge control module can be unlocked and restored to its original state. In this way, it can be used again for additional attempts to transfer the mileage:

  1. Confirm that you have the latest HDS version of software

  2. Make sure that the HDS shows the correct VIN for the vehicle you are working on

  3. With the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, reconnect the original gauge control module

  4. Completely re-boot the HDS

  5. Clear any stored DTCs

  6. Navigate to BODY ELECTRIC/GAUGES/GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT (ODO REWRITE, etc.)

  7. Select 3. RELEASING LOCKED ODO VALUE

  8. Follow the prompts and the odometer mileage will be restored

  9. Start over and make sure the screen prompts are followed.