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Audio Remote Switch Test

  1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the 20P connector (A) from the cable reel (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Audio Remote Switch 20P Connector
    G06268978Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Measure the resistance between the No. 9 and No. 10 terminals in each switch position according to the table.
    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Position Resistance
    OFF About 10 kΩ
    MODE About 3.1 kΩ
    CH ({) About 2.0 kΩ
    CH (|) About 840 Ω
    <!-- icon --> (VOL. UP) About 370 Ω
    <!-- icon --> (VOL. DOWN) About 100 Ω
  4. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the audio remote switch (see AUDIO REMOTE SWITCH TEST  ).
  5. Use a diode tester between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
    Fig 2: Connector Terminal Connection Chart
    G06268979Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If the diode test is bad, replace the switch.