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The audio system can display a few error codes when some problems are detected with the audio disc changer, the audio disc, the XM radio, or the anti-theft code. This is not a complete list of audio error codes. Refer to SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING , or go to any official Honda service website for more service information.

CD Error Codes 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Error Code Displayed Possible Cause Solution
CHECK DISC LOAD Cannot load disc. Eject the disc and try another one, or the disc is installed up side down.
CHANGER ERROR There is a problem with the disc player. A common problem is disc labels coming off the disc while in the player. Try to eject the disc and try another one. If there is still a problem, replace the audio disc changer or audio unit.
HOT Disc player is hot. This can happen if the vehicle is parked out in the hot sun all day. Park the vehicle in a cooler place for a while and try the disc player again. If the error code is still present, try another disc. If the error code is still present, replace the audio disc changer or audio unit.
CHECK DISC Possibly DVD inserted in unit, or CD installed up side down. Eject CD and try a known-good CD.
UNSUPPORTED Audio unit cannot read the files on the CD or CD-R.
  • Verify that CD/CD-R file names end in CDA or WMA.
  • Verify that CD-R discs with compressed music formats end in MP3 or WMA.
  • Other file formats like l-tunes or Ogg are not recognized.
  • WMA files may have (DRM) copy protection and cannot be read.
MECH Error
  • CD label jammed in the mechanism.
  • CD eject mechanism or motor is inoperative.
  • CD spindle motor won't spin up the CD.
 Press the EJECT button and hold it for 5 seconds. If the CD does not eject, try again. If the CD still won't eject, replace the unit.
CHECK DISC EJECT

XM Error Codes 

XM ERROR CODE CHART

Error Code Displayed Possible Cause Solution
XM OFF AIR XM channel not in service. Try another XM channel.
XM NO SIGNAL Loss of signal. Both terrestrial and satellite antennas have lost signal. Park the vehicle outside with a clear view of the southern horizon.
XM UPDATING XM radio is receiving information update from the network. This message will disappear once the update finishes.
XM ANTENNA XM antenna error. Repair the open or short in the terrestrial or satellite antenna. Remove the XM antenna and recheck. If the error is gone, replace the original XM antenna harness. If the error is still present, replace the antenna lead.
XM LODING XM radio is acquiring audio or program information. Wait until the radio receives the information.
- - - No signal from XM. Check a known-good vehicle with XM radio. If the known-good vehicle has the same symptoms, contact XM Satellite Radio at (800) 852-9696.

Audio Unit Error Codes 

AUDIO UNIT ERROR CODES CHART

Error Code Displayed Possible Cause Solution
CODE ERROR 1 Anti-theft code mismatch (1st try). Enter the correct anti-theft code.
CODE ERROR E Anti-theft code mismatch (10th try). Remove fuse No. 5 (20 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box, then reinsert it. You will have 10 more tries to enter the correct anti-theft code.
NOTE: Do these checks with the vehicle parked outside with a clear view of the southern horizon.
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