Audio Remote Switch Test

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Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the 20P connector (A) from the cable reel (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Audio Remote Switch 20P Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Measure the resistance between the No. 9 and No. 10 terminals in each switch position according to the table.

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Position	Resistance
OFF	About 10 kΩ
MODE	About 3.1 kΩ
CH ({)	About 2.0 kΩ
CH (\|)	About 840 Ω
<!-- icon --> (VOL. UP)	About 370 Ω
<!-- icon --> (VOL. DOWN)	About 100 Ω

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the audio remote switch (see AUDIO REMOTE SWITCH TEST ).
Use a diode tester between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.

Fig 2: Connector Terminal Connection Chart
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the diode test is bad, replace the switch.