What causes B1176 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 Chafed sensor wire shorted to ground

How do I fix B1176 on a Honda?

Confirm the code with a scan tool and check the fuel gauge reading Inspect the sending unit wiring for chafing or shorts to ground Unplug the sending unit and check if the gauge reads full Repair any shorted wiring before replacing the sending unit Replace the sending unit if the circuit still shorts, then clear codes and retest

B1176 The gauge control module saw a short in the fuel level sensor circuit

Q: What does B1176 mean on a Honda?

B1176. The gauge control module saw a short in the fuel level sensor circuit. The fuel gauge may read full or peg at one end. 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 B1176 mean on a Honda?

B1176. The gauge control module saw a short in the fuel level sensor circuit. The fuel gauge may read full or peg at one end. This Honda-enhanced code applies to Honda and Acura models that use this code.

Common causes of B1176

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
Chafed sensor wire shorted to ground

How to fix B1176

Confirm the code with a scan tool and check the fuel gauge reading
Inspect the sending unit wiring for chafing or shorts to ground
Unplug the sending unit and check if the gauge reads full
Repair any shorted wiring before replacing the sending unit
Replace the sending unit if the circuit still shorts, then clear codes and retest

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Last updated 2026-09-26.