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B121E

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

Reference meaning

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Manufacturer wording

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Manufacturer communications

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Original wording in English

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A16030 ↗

HONDA

Service Bulletin - Service Manual Update: DTC B121E - The service information is missing the troubleshooting procedures for DTC B121E climate control lunit lost communication with touch control panel DTC B121E was mistakenly assigned to this vehicle and dos not apply. For troulbleshooting, use the procledures for DTC U0180 LOST …

A16-030 ↗

HONDA

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE SERVICE INFORMATION IS MISSING THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC B121E (CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TOUCH CONTROL PANEL). DTC B121E WAS MISTAKENLY ASSIGNED TO THIS VEHICLE AND DOES NOT APPLY. FOR TROUBLESHOOTING, USE THE PROCEDURES FOR DTC U0180 (LOST COMMUNICATION WITH AUTOMATIC LIGH…

HONDA

Are you reading a DTC B121E (climate control unit lost communication with touch control panel) on the HDS and you can’t find anything in the service information to help you troubleshoot it? Just use the troubleshooting procedure for DTC U0180 (lost communication with auto L/T); it’s the one you want. DTC B121E was mistakenly ass…

ATS150901 ↗

HONDA

TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ARE YOU READING A DTC B121E (CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TOUCH CONTROL PANEL) ON THE HDS AND YOU CAN’T FIND ANYTHING IN THE SERVICE INFORMATION TO HELP YOU TROUBLESHOOT IT? JUST USE THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE FOR DTC U0180 (LOST COMMUNICATION WITH AUTO L/T); IT’S THE ONE YOU WANT.

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HondaPILOT ↗2016

Can I keep driving?

A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.