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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 from the cable reel.
    Fig 1: Identifying 20P Connector
    G06161254Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminals No. 7 and No. 8 in each switch position according to the table.
    RESISTANCE CHART

    Position Resistance
    No button pressed 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 remote switch.
  5. Use a diode tester between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
    Fig 2: Continuity Chart
    G06161255Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If the diode test is not as specified, replace the switch.