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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 Cable Reel 20P Connector
    G05497554Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Measure the resistance between the No. 7 and No. 8 terminals in each switch position according to the table.
    RESISTANCE CHART

    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 remote switch.
  5. Use a diode tester between the terminals in each switch position (see Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Testing Remote Switch Using Diode Tester Between Terminals In Each Switch Position
    G05497555Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If the diode test is not as specified, replace the switch.