Not sure where the part goes, but you can get if from majestic honda for $382.

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com...ku&catcgry1=&inputstate=&srchwords=78100-SJC-A14&vinnosrch=Enter+VIN+Number+---

 

As I see it in the service manual, the Gauge Control Module is either connected to the instrument display or behind it. You have to remove the instrument panel, drop it forward and remove three connectors to disconnect the module. That said, according to the manual, you will need the Honda HDS service tool to transfer data from the ECU to the display. Other wise, the display will read "-- -- --"

 

I believe it is the instrument cluster.

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http://www.bernardiparts.com/Images/Install/2009_Ridgeline_XMRadioSystem_AII40319.pdf

 

it IS the gauge cluster... not attached to it.

\...skeeter...

 

What? Why would a module thats behind the dash of a Honda cost that much money? Now I know why people rob banks.:car004:

 

It appears that the LCD display within the instrument cluster itself doesn't seem to have a very long lifespan past four years.

More and more members with '06's are starting to complain about erratic display operation. Luckily, I recently had mine replaced under the HondaCare extended warranty. My dealer listed the cluster at $650+.

Display Not Working

 

It appears I am on my 2nd GCM replacement. This went out in 2010, and again two weeks ago. Becareful, when these lights goes on (in my case any way) I lose ABS function (locks up and slides), VSA function (only one drive wheel, no 4x4). This is serious **** ya'll!, hence the high cost, it regulates many critcal safety functions

 

I am not sure if that is true. I suppose it could be but I have driven my 2007 with no gauge cluster at all ( yup disconnected and removed) and the truck ran fine. I couldn't tell what the status of anything was, but there were no impairments to drivability.

 

Hi.....I know it's a old post, but I have that problem on my 2009 RL with 167 000 km on it ( no back light in my speedometer, rpm, gaz gauge, temperature gauge and no lcd display. Sometime it's ok and sometime not).....Can you tell me more about what you did to resolve your problem and if you did it by yourself please.....I would appreciate it....thank.....

 

I suggest you start your own thread since this thread is 4 years old. I doubt you'll get a response from the original poster.