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Audio Remote Switch Test

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 ) before doing repairs or service.

  1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the 20P connector from the cable reel.
    Fig 1: Removing 20P Connector From Cable Reel
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  3. Measure the resistance between terminals No. 17 and No. 18 in each switch position according to the table.
    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Position Resistance
    No button pressed 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 according to the table.
    Fig 2: Position And Resistance Description Table
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  6. If the diode test is not as specified, replace the switch.