What causes B1175 on a Honda?

Faulty Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Fuel Level Sensor harness is open or shorted Fuel Level Sensor circuit poor electrical connection Faulty Gauge Control Module Broken wire or open sending unit winding

How do I fix B1175 on a Honda?

Confirm the code with a scan tool and check the fuel gauge reading Inspect the sending unit connector at the tank for corrosion and loose pins Test the sending unit resistance through its full float travel Check the wiring for an open before replacing the sending unit Replace the sending unit if it reads open, then clear codes and retest

B1175 The gauge control module saw an open in the fuel level sensor circuit

Q: What does B1175 mean on a Honda?

B1175. The gauge control module saw an open in the fuel level sensor circuit. The fuel gauge may read empty or not move at all. Applies to Honda and Acura models that use this code.

Category: Body
Severity: Body Warning Light
Applies to: Honda and Acura models that use this code

What does B1175 mean on a Honda?

B1175. The gauge control module saw an open in the fuel level sensor circuit. The fuel gauge may read empty or not move at all. This Honda-enhanced code applies to Honda and Acura models that use this code.

Common causes of B1175

Faulty Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit)
Fuel Level Sensor harness is open or shorted
Fuel Level Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
Faulty Gauge Control Module
Broken wire or open sending unit winding

How to fix B1175

Confirm the code with a scan tool and check the fuel gauge reading
Inspect the sending unit connector at the tank for corrosion and loose pins
Test the sending unit resistance through its full float travel
Check the wiring for an open before replacing the sending unit
Replace the sending unit if it reads open, then clear codes and retest

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Last updated 2026-09-26.