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2006 ACURA RL

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
8 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0172low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Heads-Up Display Module

on 2006 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the secondary or extended heads-up display controller.

Symptoms

  • HUD content missing
  • HUD data not refreshing
  • HUD brightness not adjusting
  • Partial HUD display

Common causes

  • HUD controller failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check HUD controller fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check CAN wiring
  4. Test HUD display unit
  5. Check combiner glass position

Repair notes

Check fuses and combiner glass alignment. HUD module may need reprogramming.

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