Speaker Check Mode

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). The audio unit must be OFF at this time.
Press and hold the Preset 1 and Preset 3 buttons. While holding the buttons, push the VOL PUSH PWR knob (A) to ON.
NOTE:
- If the audio unit enters the self-diagnostic mode, the following will occur.
  - Radio tunes to FM 97.9 MHz.
  - DIAGNOSTIC (DIAG) is displayed.
  - FM 97.9 MHz is broadcast through the selected speaker.
  - The buttons that operate are Volume Up/Down, SEEK +/-, and audio remote switch input for CH +/- and Volume Up/Down.
- If the audio unit does not enter the self-diagnostic function, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and repeat step 1 and step 2.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying VOL PUSH PWR Knob
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Cycle up or down with the audio remote switch "CH +/-" button or the audio unit "SEEK +/-" button and check each speaker.

Fig 2: Identifying Audio Remote Switch Button
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If any speaker does not sound, check for an open in the wire between the audio unit and its speaker. If the wire harness is OK, do the speaker test (see SPEAKER TEST/REPLACEMENT ).
To exit the self-diagnostic function, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).