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Audio Remote Switch Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the 20P connector from the cable reel.
    Fig 1: Identifying 20P Connector Terminal
    G05463102Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Measure the resistance between the No. 17 and No. 18 terminals in each switch position according to the table.
    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Position Resistance
    OFF About 10 kΩ
    MODE About 3.7 kΩ
    CH (+) About 1.7 kΩ
    CH (-) About 775 Ω
    VOL. UP About 357 Ω
    VOL. DOWN About 100 Ω
  4. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the audio remote switch (see STEERING WHEEL DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).