Difficulty
Very easy
Steps
6
Time Required
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Introduction
You'll probably never need to diagnose an instrument light problem with your car, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun performing this test. And knowing that the gauges and lights are working is reassuring.
If you want to show this to friends, be warned that HID headlights service life can be reduced by turning them on and off needlessly. The bulbs aren't cheap. I recommend pulling the fuses for them before doing this repeated.
This procedure is specific to HONDAs and ACURAs.
Tools
No tools specified.
Parts
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This procedure involves turning on and off the headlights repeatedly, which which can reduce the HID headlights' mean lifetime before failure. As a precursor, consider removing the 15A left & right low headlight fuses from the under-hood fuse box, positions 1 and 6. (Refer to your Owners Manual for instructions, or an iFixit guide.)
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Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock. Leave it in the 0 or I position.
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Push and hold the Sel/Reset knob (on the instrument panel by the fuel gauge), or the Sel/reset button on the right hand of the steering wheel below the Multi-Information Display Info button.
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Within 5 seconds, release the Sel/reset button.
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Push and release the Sel/reset button button 3 times repeatedly.
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Each successive press of the Sel/reset button initiates a new cycling of all the gauges.
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To end, turn the ignition switch to OFF, or vehicle speed exceeds 1.5 mph.
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10 Comments
This looks like the fix I may be looking for! What make or model vehicle is this? My Chrysler Town & Country used to occasionally get the gauge needles pinned to infinite and there was a similar procedure to run the self test and reset the needles. My Mom’s old GM Delta 88 has been having a similar problem and I am wondering if this procedure will work on her car.
Make, model, and series is clearly identified on this page.
We have seen a lot of the same issues plaguing 2003-2013 GM brand gauge clusters. If you ever have questions or need help with a gm gauge repair, don’t hesitate to reach out!
-Paul, Owner
I replaced the stepper motors in a 2003 Tahoe and added blue lights as well on a used board. Plugged it in and everything works but all the prompts are in French and it looks like it added the mileage from the truck and replacement board. Is there a way to flash replacement board over to the Tahoe? Thanks
My 2004 colorado 4 door dash lights went out driving one night about 2 weeks ago, it froze on whatever it was on. Shows I'm going 45 miles an hour, also gauges for fuel and temperature are stuck to. Signals lights don't light up either. They work, lights work, brake lights and backup lights work too. Fuses checked out ok, I'm lost, cant figure it out. Please Help !!!
