Audio Remote Switch Test/Replacement

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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS section before doing repairs or service.

Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
Remove the audio remote switch (see STEERING WHEEL DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).

Fig 1: Identifying Audio Remote Switch Connector Terminals

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Measure the resistance between terminals No. 4 and No. 12 in each switch position according to the table.

RESISTANCE REFERENCE

Position	Resistance
No button pressed	About 10 kΩ
MODE	About 3.7 kΩ
CH(+)	About 1.7 kΩ
CH(-)	About 775 Ω
Δ (VOL. UP)	About 357 Ω
↓ (VOL. DOWN)	About 100 Ω

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the audio remote switch.
Use a diode tester between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.

Fig 2: Terminal Chart
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If the diode test is bad, replace the switch.
Install the audio remote switch in the reverse order of removal.