What causes B1061 on a Honda?

Gauge control module not receiving relay module messages Break or short in the gauge control module wiring Corroded or loose connector at the cluster Relay control module communication output failed Damaged data link between the cluster and the relay module

How do I fix B1061 on a Honda?

Scan all modules and note cluster communication faults Check gauge control module power and ground Measure the data link from the cluster to the relay module Repair the wiring or connector fault found Replace the gauge control module only if it tests bad Clear the code and retest

B1061 The relay control module lost communication with the gauge control module

Q: What does B1061 mean on a Honda?

B1061. The relay control module lost communication with the gauge control module. The cluster may lose some readouts. Applies to Honda and Acura models that use this code.

Category: Network Communications
Severity: Check Engine Light
Applies to: Honda and Acura models that use this code

What does B1061 mean on a Honda?

B1061. The relay control module lost communication with the gauge control module. The cluster may lose some readouts. This Honda-enhanced code applies to Honda and Acura models that use this code.

Common causes of B1061

Gauge control module not receiving relay module messages
Break or short in the gauge control module wiring
Corroded or loose connector at the cluster
Relay control module communication output failed
Damaged data link between the cluster and the relay module

How to fix B1061

Scan all modules and note cluster communication faults
Check gauge control module power and ground
Measure the data link from the cluster to the relay module
Repair the wiring or connector fault found
Replace the gauge control module only if it tests bad
Clear the code and retest

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Last updated 2026-10-10.