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Audio Remote Switch Test

  1. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the audio remote switch (see STEERING WHEEL DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
  3. Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals in each switch position according to the table.
    Fig 1: Identifying Audio Remote Switch Terminals
    G05593201Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    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.
  5. Use a diode tester between the terminals in each switch position as shown.
    Fig 2: Testing Diode Using A Diode Tester Between Terminals As Shown
    G05593202Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If the diode test is bad, replace the switch.
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