2006 TSX Audio System Repair

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2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Audio System - TSX
2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Audio System - TSX
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX
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Fig. 1: Locating Audio System Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 2: Locating Audio System Components (2 Of 2)
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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Fig. 3: Audio System Wiring Diagram (1 Of 2)

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Fig. 4: Audio System Wiring Diagram (2 Of 2)
SPEAKER REPLACEMENT
FRONT SPEAKER
1. Remove the door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
NOTE: If you pull the speaker out too far from the door, you will damage the lower
clips (C).

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Fig. 5: Removing The Front Speaker
2. Pull the speaker (A) straight out, just enough to release the upper clips. Then lift the speaker straight up to
release the lower clips (C).
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (B), and remove the speaker.
TWEETER
1. Remove the tweeter speaker grille and tweeter (A).

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Fig. 6: Removing The Tweeter & Grille
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the tweeter.

3. Remove the tweeter speaker grille from the tweeter.

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Fig. 7: Removing The Tweeter
REAR SPEAKER
1. Remove the rear speaker cover by prying straight up to release the clips.

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2. Remove the four mounting bolts from the rear speaker (A).
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Fig. 8: Removing The Rear Speaker
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (B), and remove the speaker.

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RADIO REMOTE SWITCH TEST

1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ).
2. Remove the 4P connector (A) from the radio remote switch (B).
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Fig. 9: Removing The 4P Connector From The Radio Remote Switch

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3. Remove the two mounting screws and the switch.

4. Measure resistance between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals in each switch position according to the table.
See Fig. 10 .
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Fig. 10: Radio Remote Switch Test Table
5. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the remote switch.
WINDOW ANTENNA AMPLIFIER/DEFOGGER COIL REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the left rear pillar trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF AREA ).
2. Disconnect the 1P connectors (A) the antenna cable (B), from the window antenna coil (C).

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Fig. 11: Removing The Window Antenna Amplifier/Defogger Coil
3. Remove the bolt and the window antenna amplifier/defogger coil.
STEREO AMPLIFIER REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the center console pocket (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the stereo amplifier (B).

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Fig. 12: Removing The Stereo Amplifier
3. Remove the nuts and the stereo amplifier.
WINDOW ANTENNA TEST

1. Wrap aluminum foil (A) around the tip of the tester probe (B) as shown.

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Fig. 13: Wrapping Aluminum Foil Around The Tip Of The Tester Probe
2. Touch one tester probe to the window antenna terminal (A), and move the other tester probe along the
antenna wires to check that continuity exists. Repair the window antenna if continuity does not exist.

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Fig. 14: Window Antenna Test

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WINDOW ANTENNA REPAIR
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than one
inch.
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.

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Fig. 15: Cleaning & Masking Repair Area
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion of the window antenna wire (B) with cellophane tape
(C).
3. Mix the silver conductive paint thoroughly. Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of paint (A)
extending about 1/8" on both sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.

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Fig. 16: Applying A Heavy Coat Of Silver Conductive Paint
4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.

5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry 3 hours before removing the tape.
AUDIO UNIT CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT

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WITH NAVIGATION
When replacing an audio unit connector, match the wires to the cavities listed in the following tables. See Fig.
17 through Fig. 20 .
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Fig. 17: Identifying Connectors & Terminals (With Navigation)

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Fig. 18: Identifying Audio Unit Connector A Terminal Wiring Table
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Fig. 19: Identifying Audio Unit Connector B Terminal Wiring Table
Fig. 20: Identifying Audio-HVAC Display Panel Connector C Terminal Wiring Table
WITHOUT NAVIGATION
When replacing an audio unit connector, match the wires to the cavities listed in the following table. See Fig.

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Fig. 21: Identifying Connectors & Terminals (Without Navigation)

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Fig. 22: Identifying Audio Unit Connector A Terminal Wiring Table
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Fig. 23: Identifying Audio-HVAC Display Panel Connector C Terminal Wiring Table
STEREO AMPLIFIER CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT

When replacing the stereo amplifier connector, match the wires to the cavities listed in the following tables. Fig.

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Fig. 24: Identifying Connectors & Terminals
Fig. 25: Identifying Stereo Amplifier Connector A Terminal Wiring Table
Fig. 26: Identifying Stereo Amplifier Connector B Terminal Wiring Table

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AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT

When replacing an audio unit connector, match the wires to the cavities listed in the following table. See Fig.
27 and Fig. 28 .
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Fig. 27: Identifying Connectors & Terminals (With Navigation)
Fig. 28: Identifying Audio-HVAC Subdisplay/Clock Connector Terminal Wiring Table

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AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the Audio-HVAC Display Module (see AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the two mounting screws.
3. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the sub display unit (B).
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Fig. 29: Removing Audio-HVAC Subdisplay/Clock
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and
procedures in the SRS before performing repairs or service. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
NOTE: z Put on gloves to protect your hands.

z Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

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z Lay a workshop towel under the parts when working on them to protect
the face panel from scratches or other damage.
z Do not work in a dusty or dirty environment.
z Discharge static electricity from your body before and during the work.
z Do not touch the circuit board with your bare hands.
z Be careful not to fold the flat plate cable.
z Do not touch the terminal connector of the flat plate cable with your bare
hands. (If you have touched it, wipe it off thoroughly.)
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then write down the
frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Remove the driver's inner dashboard trim (see DRIVER'S INNER DASHBOARD TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and passenger's dashboard trim (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD
TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
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3. Remove the hazard warning switch.
4. Remove the screws and bolts. Disconnect the audio-HVAC-display module connectors (A) and the
antenna lead (B), then remove the audio-HVAC display module.

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Fig. 30: Removing Audio-HVAC Display Module
5. Install the audio-HVAC-display module and note these items:

z Make sure all connectors are secure.
z Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets, and set the
clock.

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z If need, enter the navigation system code.
AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the audio-HVAC display module (see AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY MODULE
2. Remove the mounting screws and audio unit (A) from the radio bracket (B), and separate the audio unit
from the audio-HVAC display panel (C).
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Fig. 31: Removing Audio-HVAC Display Panel (With Navigation)

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Fig. 32: Removing Audio-HVAC Display Panel (Without Navigation)
3. Install the audio unit and audio-HVAC display module in the reverse order of removal.
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

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Fig. 33: Symptom Troubleshooting Index Table
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR INTERFERENCE
NOTE: Check the radio reception in an open area. Poor reception/interference can be
caused by the following:
z The radio station is far away.

z A tall building, a mountain, or high-voltage power line is nearby.
1. Check if each radio station can be received normally. Compare the radio reception/interference to another
vehicle of the same model and trim level in the exact same conditions.
Are they the same?
YES: Operation is normal.
NO: Go to step 2.
2. Check if the radio reception/interference is the same in several locations.
Is the reception/interference the same?
YES: Go to step 3.
NO: Multipath interference or weak station. Operation is normal.

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3. Check the reception/interference when the rear window defogger is on.

Is the reception poor with the rear window defogger on?
YES: Check for a break in the rear window defogger grid (see REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER ), a poor connection, or a faulty antenna amplifier/defogger coil/noise
condenser (see WINDOW ANTENNA AMPLIFIER/DEFOGGER COIL
REPLACEMENT ).
NO: Go to step 4.
4. Check to see if the problem is interference while the engine is running.
Is there noise (static or while) with the engine running?
YES: Check the antenna and radio grounds. If OK, check the charging system and the
ignition system.
NO: Go to step 5.
5. Wrap aluminum foil (A) around the tip of a tester probe (B) as shown.
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Fig. 34: Wrapping Aluminum Foil Around The Tip Of A Tester Probe
6. Check for continuity by touching one tester probe to the window antenna terminal (A), and move the
other tester probe along the antenna wires.
Is there continuity in all sections of the antenna?
YES: Go to step 7.

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NO: Repair the antenna wires (see REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ).
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Fig. 35: Testing Window Antenna
7. Turn the radio ON, and measure the voltage between antenna amplifier connector A terminal 1 and body
ground.
Is there 12 V?
YES: Go to step 8.

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NO: Go to step 13 .
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Fig. 36: Measuring The Voltage Between Antenna Amplifier Connector A Terminal 1 &
Body Ground

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8. Remove the audio-HVAC display module, and disconnect the antenna lead.
9. Disconnect the antenna lead from the antenna amplifier.
10. Check for continuity between the antenna cable center pin at the audio unit lead and the antenna cable
center pin at the antenna amplifier lead.
Is there continuity?
YES: Go to step 11.
NO: Replace the antenna cable.
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Fig. 37: Checking For Continuity Between The Antenna Cable Center Pin At The Audio Unit
Lead & The Antenna Cable Center Pin At The Antenna Amplifier Lead
11. Check for continuity between the shield surface of the audio unit lead and the antenna cable shield
surface of the antenna amplifier lead.
YES: Go to step 12.
NO: Replace the antenna cable.
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Fig. 38: Checking For Continuity Between The Shield Surface Of The Audio Unit Lead &

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The Antenna Cable Shield Surface Of The Antenna Amplifier Lead
12. Check for continuity between the antenna cable center pin and the surface of the antenna lead.
YES: Replace the antenna cable.
NO: Replace the antenna amplifier and recheck. If the reception is still poor, replace the
audio-HVAC display module.
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Fig. 39: Checking For Continuity Between The Antenna Cable Center Pin & The Surface Of
The Antenna Lead
13. Remove the audio-HVAC-display module and disconnect the radio unit connector A (20P).
14. Check for continuity between audio unit connector A (20P) terminal No. 1 and antenna amplifier

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connector A terminal No. 1.

YES: Substitute a known-good audio-HVAC display module and retest.
NO: Repair the open in the wire between the audio unit and the antenna amplifier.
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Fig. 40: Checking For Continuity Between Audio Unit Connector A (20P) Terminal No. 1 &
Antenna Amplifier Connector A Terminal No. 1
CD DOES NOT LOAD
1. Insert a CD to see if the symptom can be duplicated.

Does the CD load?
YES: Operation is normal. If the CD loads normally, but will not play, go to CD does not
play (see CD DOES NOT PLAY ).
NO: Go to step 2.
2. Insert another CD.
Does the CD load?
YES: The original CD is faulty.

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NO: Replace audio-HVAC display module.
RADIO PRESET MEMORY IS LOST
1. Set each of the radio station preset buttons.

Do each of the preset buttons set properly?
YES: Go to step 2.
NO: Replace the audio-HVAC display module.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 1 minute, then turn it back to ON (II).
3. Test all the preset buttons for proper recall operation.
Do the preset buttons recall the set radio stations?
YES: System is normal at this time. Check connections at the audio unit.
NO: Go to step 4.
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4. Inspect the under-dash fuse/relay box No. 6 (10A) fuse.
Is it OK?
YES: Go to step 5.
NO: Replace the fuse and reset. If it fails again, repair the short to ground in the harness.
5. Remove the audio-HVAC-display module (see AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY MODULE
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
7. Measure voltage between the audio unit connector A 10 terminal and body ground.
Is there battery voltage?
YES: Go to step 8.
NO: An open wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and audio unit A10 terminal.

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Fig. 41: Measuring Voltage Between The Audio Unit Connector A 10 Terminal & Body
Ground
8. Check for continuity between the audio unit A20 terminal and body ground.
YES: Replace the audio-HVAC display module.
NO: An open wire between the audio unit A20 terminal and body ground (G504).

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Fig. 42: Checking For Continuity Between The Audio Unit A20 Terminal & Body Ground
CD DOES NOT PLAY
1. Try loading a CD.

Does the CD load?
YES: Go to step 2.
NO: Go to CD does not load (see CD DOES NOT LOAD ).
2. Insert a CD to see if the symptom can be duplicated.
Does the CD play?
NO: Go to step 3.
3. Insert another CD.
Does the CD play?

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YES: The original CD is faulty.

NO: Replace the audio unit.
CD SKIPS
1. Confirm that the tires are properly inflated.

2. Check the system for when the skipping occurs.
Does the skipping only occur on rough roads?
YES: Go to step 4 .
NO: Go to step 3.
3. Check the CD for damage.
Is the CD damaged?
YES: Go to step 5 .
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4. Compare the CD skipping to a similar vehicle under the same conditions.
Does the similar vehicle's CD skip under the same conditions?
NO: Go to step 5.
5. Try a known-good CD.
Does the symptom recur?
NO: The original CD is faulty.
AUDIO SYSTEM SOUND IS WEAK OR DISTORTED, OR NO SOUND IS HEARD FROM

SPEAKERS
NOTE: Set the fader and balance position to the center.
1. See if the problem recurs with the tuner and more than one CD.
Does the problem recur using the tuner as well as CDs?
YES: Go to step 2.
NO: Go to "poor radio reception or interference" troubleshooting.
2. Check to see if the problem affects all speakers.
Are all speakers affected?
YES: Go to step 4 .
NO: Go to step 3.
3. Check the speaker(s) with the problem for damage.
Is the speaker(s) damaged?
YES: Replace the damaged speaker(s) and recheck.

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NO: Go to step 4.
4. Check fuse No. 5 (20A) and No. 32 (7.5A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Are the fuses OK?
YES: Go to step 5.
NO: Replace the fuse and recheck.
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Disconnect stereo amplifier connectors A (20P) and B (14P).
8. Measure voltage between stereo amplifier connector A (20P) terminal No. 10 and body ground.
YES: Go to step 9.
NO: Repair open in the wire between fuse No. 5 (20A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box and
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the stereo amplifier.
9. Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I).
10. Measure voltage between stereo amplifier connector A (20P) terminal No. 9 and body ground.
YES: Go to step 11.
NO: Repair open in the wire between fuse No. 32 (7.5A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box
and the stereo amplifier.
11. Connect audio unit connector A (20P).
12. Measure voltage between stereo amplifier connector B (14P) terminal No. 7 and body ground.
YES: Go to step 13.
NO: Repair an open in the wire between the audio unit and the stereo amplifier.
13. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
14. Check for continuity between stereo amplifier connector B (14P) No. 14 terminal and body ground.
YES: Go to step 15.
NO: Repair open in the wire between the stereo amplifier and ground (G504). If the wire is
OK inspect the ground.
15. Check for continuity between stereo amplifier connector A (20P) No. 20 terminal and body ground.
YES: Go to step 16.
NO: Repair open in the wire between the stereo amplifier and ground (G504). If the wire is
OK inspect the ground.
16. Disconnect audio unit connector A (20P).
17. Check for continuity between the audio unit connector A and body ground on the following terminals.
See Fig. 43 .

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YES: Repair the short to ground between the audio unit and the stereo amplifier.
NO: Go to step 18.
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Fig. 43: Audio Unit Connector A Continuity Table
18. Check for continuity between the stereo amplifier connector B (14P) stereo amplifier input terminals and
the appropriate shield terminals. See Fig. 44 .
YES: Repair the short in the harness between the audio unit and the stereo amplifier.
NO: Go to step 19.

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Fig. 44: Stereo Amplifier & Shield Continuity Table
19. Measure resistance between the stereo amplifier connector A (20P) terminals listed for each of the
speaker circuits. See Fig. 45 .
Is the resistance as specified?
YES: Go to step 20.
NO: Replace the appropriate speaker and retry.

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Fig. 45: Speaker Circuit Resistance Table
20. Measure resistance between the stereo amplifier connector A (20P) speaker circuit terminals and body
ground according to the chart. See Fig. 46 .
YES: Repair short to ground between the stereo amplifier and the appropriate speaker.
NO: Go to step 21.

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Fig. 46: Speaker Circuit Ground Short Check Table
21. Substitute a known good stereo amplifier and retest.

Is the problem still present?
YES: Substitute a known good audio-HVAC display module and retest. If the original
problem is gone, replace the original audio-HVAC display module.
NO: Replace the original stereo amplifier.
CD DOES NOT EJECT
1. Turn the audio unit on.

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Does the system turn on?

YES: Go to step 2.
NO: Go to power switch will not turn ON (see POWER SWITCH WILL NOT TURN
ON ).
2. Check to see if the CD is ejected correctly with no binding by pushing the EJECT button.
Is it normal?
NO: Go to step 3.
3. Insert another CD and recheck.
Does the problem continue?
NO: The original CD is faulty.
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POWER SWITCH WILL NOT TURN ON
1. With the ignition switch ON (II), push the power switch ON to see if the audio unit turns ON.
Does the power turn on?
YES: Operation is normal. If the display turns on, but no sound is heard from the speakers,
go to audio system is weak or distorted, or no sound is heard from speakers (see AUDIO
SYSTEM SOUND IS WEAK OR DISTORTED, OR NO SOUND IS HEARD FROM
SPEAKERS ).
NO: Go to step 2.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then check the No. 6 (10A) and No. 32 (7.5A) fuses in the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
Are the fuses OK?
YES: Go to step 3.
NO: Replace the fuse(s) and recheck.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). Check that audio unit connector A (20P) is properly connected.
Is it connected properly?
YES: Go to step 4.
NO: Reconnect the connector, and recheck the function.
4. Measure voltage between audio unit connector A10 terminal and body ground.
YES: Go to step 5.
NO: Repair the open circuit or poor connection in wire between the under-dash fuse/relay
box and audio unit connector A terminal No. 10.

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Fig. 47: Measuring Voltage Between Audio Unit Connector A10 Terminal & Body Ground
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

6. Measure the voltage between the audio unit connector A terminal No. 2 and body ground.
YES: Go to step 7.
NO: Repair the open circuit or poor connection in the wire between the under-dash fuse/relay
box and audio unit connector A terminal No. 2.

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Fig. 48: Measuring The Voltage Between The Audio Unit Connector A Terminal No. 2 &
Body Ground
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then check for continuity between audio unit connector A terminal No. 20
and body ground.
NO: Repair the open wire between audio unit connector A20 and body ground (G504).

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Fig. 49: Checking For Continuity Between Audio Unit Connector A Terminal No. 20 & Body
Ground
RADIO TUNER DOES NOT CHANGE
1. Operate the turning knob to see if the radio station changes.

Does it change?
YES: Intermittent failure, the tuning knob is OK at this time.
VOLUME DOES NOT CHANGE
NOTE: Set the fader and balance position to the center.
1. Listen for sound from the speakers.

Is the sound normal?
YES: Go to step 2.

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NO: Go to audio system sound is weak or distorted, or no sound is heard from speakers (see
AUDIO SYSTEM SOUND IS WEAK OR DISTORTED, OR NO SOUND IS HEARD
FROM SPEAKERS ).
2. Operate the volume knob to see if the volume changes.
Does it change?
CD CHANGER DOES NOT MOVE BETWEEN CDS
1. Insert the six CDs into the audio unit and see if the changer moves between CDs.
Does the changer operate normally?
YES: Intermittent failure, the CD changer is OK at this time.
NO: Go to step 2.
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2. Insert six different CDs into the audio unit.
Does the changer operate normally?
YES: At least one of the original CDs is faulty.
CD CHANGER DOES NOT LOAD ALL SIX CDS
1. Load six CDs into the audio unit.

Does the audio unit accept all six CDs?
YES: Intermittent failure, the audio unit is OK at this time.
NO: Go to step 2.
2. Try to load the CDs again.
Does the audio unit accept all six CDs?
YES: At least one of the original CDs is faulty.
NO: Replace the audio unit.
RADIO REMOTE SWITCH DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY
1. Test the radio remote switch (see RADIO REMOTE SWITCH TEST ).
Is the radio remote switch OK?
YES: Go to step 2.
NO: Replace the radio remote switch.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
3. Measure resistance between the A3 and A11 terminals as specified in the check list. See Fig. 50 and Fig.
51 .
Is resistance OK?

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YES: Go to step 4.
NO: Repair open or high resistance in the circuit between the audio unit and the radio remote
switch. If the wires are OK, replace the cable reel (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS ).
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Fig. 50: Measuring Resistance Between The A3 & A11 Terminals
Fig. 51: Radio Remote Switch Resistance Check List

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4. Check for continuity between body ground and terminals A3 and A11 individually.
YES: Repair the short to body ground in the circuit between the audio unit and the radio
remote switch. If the wires are OK, replace the cable reel (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS ).
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Fig. 52: Checking For Continuity Between Body Ground & Terminals A3 & A11
AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK DOES NOT DISPLAY
1. Check the connections at the audio-HVAC subdisplay/clock 10P connector and the audio-HVAC display
panel connector C (10P).
Are the connectors and terminals connected properly?
YES: Go to step 2.
NO: Repair the connection and recheck.
2. Check for continuity between the audio-HVAC subdisplay/clock 10P connector and the audio-HVAC
display panel connector C (10P) terminals for each wire listed in the chart. See Fig. 53 .

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YES: Go to step 3.
NO: Repair the open in the wire between the audio-HVAC display panel and the audio-
HVAC subdisplay/clock.
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Fig. 53: Audio-HVAC Subdisplay/Clock & Audio-HVAC Display Panel Circuit Continuity
Chart
3. Check for continuity between each audio-HVAC subdisplay/clock 10P connector terminal and body
ground.
YES: Repair the short to ground in the wire between the audio-HVAC display panel and the
audio-HVAC subdisplay/clock.
NO: Go to step 4.

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Fig. 54: Checking For Continuity Between The Audio-HVAC Subdisplay/Clock 10P
Connector Terminals & Body Ground
4. Substitute a known audio-HVAC subdisplay/clock and recheck.

Does the subdisplay work properly?
YES: Replace the original audio-HVAC subdisplay/clock.
NO: Substitute a known good audio-HVAC display panel and retest. If the problem is gone,
replace the original audio-HVAC display panel.
NO DISPLAY APPEARS ON THE SCREEN (WITHOUT NAVIGATION)
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) and OFF a few times to see if the problem appears.
Does the problem appear?
YES: Go to step 2.
NO: Operation is normal.
2. Turn the audio unit on and off several times, while listening to the sound from the speakers.
Is sound heard from the speakers, but no display appears on the screen?
YES: Go to step 3.
NO: Go to power switch will not turn on (see POWER SWITCH WILL NOT TURN
ON ).

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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and check the connection of audio unit connector A (20P).
Is it connected properly?
YES: Replace the audio-HVAC-display panel.
NO: Reconnect the connector, and recheck the problem.
SECURITY INDICATOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY
1. Check if the operation of the security indicator when turning the ignition switch OFF.
Does the security indicator flash?
NO: Go to step 2.
2. Check the operation of the radio station preset buttons.
Do the preset buttons set and keep their memory?
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NO: Go to radio preset memory is lost (see RADIO PRESET MEMORY IS LOST ).
AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY MODULE ILLUMINATION TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
2. Turn the combination light switch ON.
3. Turn the illumination control dial on the gauge control module back and forth between full dim and full
bright.
Does the problem with the illumination affect only the audio-HVAC display panel?
YES: Go to step 4.
NO: Go to B-CAN Diagnosis Test Mode A (see B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST
MODE A ).
4. Turn the illumination control dial on the gauge control module back and forth between full dim and full
bright while watching the audio-HVAC display panel buttons, button LEDs, LCD displays and lower
panel ambient light.
5. Proceed with the diagnostic procedure for the appropriate symptom(s).

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Fig. 55: Symptom Table

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and check for loose wires terminals or poor connections at audio unit
connector A (20P).
Are all the wire terminals tight, and is audio unit connector A (20P) connected properly?
YES: Go to step 7.
NO: Repair the loose wire terminal, or properly connect audio unit connector A (20P) and
recheck the symptom.
7. Turn the illumination control dial on the gauge control module to the full bright position.
8. Measure the voltage between the No. 19 and No. 20 terminals of audio unit connector A (20P).
Is there 1 V or less?
YES: Check connections at audio unit connector A (20P). If connections are OK substitute a
known-good audio-HVAC display module and recheck the symptom. If the symptom is
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gone, replace the original audio-HAVC display module.
NO: Repair open in the RED wire between the MICU and the audio-HVAC display module.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and check for loose wire terminals or poor connections at audio unit
connector A (20P).
Are all the wire terminals tight, and is audio unit connector A (20P) connected properly?
YES: Go to step 10.
NO: Repair the loose wire terminal, or properly connect audio unit connector A (20P) and
recheck the symptom.
10. With the combination light switch still ON, turn the illumination control dial on the gauge control module
to the full bright position.
11. Measure the voltage between the No. 9 and No. 20 terminals of the audio unit connector A (20P).
YES: Check connections at the audio unit connector A (20P). If connections are OK
substitute a known-good audio-HVAC display module and recheck the symptom. If the
symptom is gone, replace the original audio-HVAC display module.
NO: Repair open in the RED/BLK wire between the under-hood fuse/relay box and the
audio-HVAC display panel.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and check for loose wire terminals or poor connections at climate
control unit connector B (16P).
Are all the wire terminals tight, and is climate control unit connector B (16P) connector
connected properly?
YES: Go to step 13.
NO: Repair the loose wire terminal, or properly connect climate control unit connector B
(16P) and recheck the symptom.
13. Turn the illumination control dial on the gauge control module to the full bright position.
14. Measure the voltage between the No. 12 and No. 6 terminals of climate control unit connector B (16P).

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Is there 1 V or less?
YES: Go to step 15.
NO: Repair open in the RED wire between the MICU and the climate control unit.
15. Measure the voltage between the No. 8 and No. 6 terminals of the climate control unit connector B (16P).
YES: Check connections at climate control unit connector B (16P). If connections are OK
substitute a known-good audio-HVAC display module and recheck the symptom. If the
symptom is gone, replace the original audio-HVAC display module.
NO: Repair open in the RED/BLK wire between the under-hood fuse/relay box and the
climate control unit.
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2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Audio System - TSX

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Audio System - TSX

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

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1. Remove the door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

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1. Remove the tweeter speaker grille and tweeter (A).

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2. Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the tweeter.

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Fig. 7: Removing The Tweeter

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3. Disconnect the 2P connector (B), and remove the speaker.

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RADIO REMOTE SWITCH TEST

Fig. 9: Removing The 4P Connector From The Radio Remote Switch

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3. Remove the two mounting screws and the switch.

5. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the remote switch.

WINDOW ANTENNA AMPLIFIER/DEFOGGER COIL REPLACEMENT

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3. Remove the bolt and the window antenna amplifier/defogger coil.

STEREO AMPLIFIER REPLACEMENT

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3. Remove the nuts and the stereo amplifier.

WINDOW ANTENNA TEST

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Fig. 14: Window Antenna Test

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4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.

AUDIO UNIT CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT

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Fig. 18: Identifying Audio Unit Connector A Terminal Wiring Table

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Fig. 22: Identifying Audio Unit Connector A Terminal Wiring Table

STEREO AMPLIFIER CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT

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Fig. 25: Identifying Stereo Amplifier Connector A Terminal Wiring Table

Fig. 26: Identifying Stereo Amplifier Connector B Terminal Wiring Table

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AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT

Fig. 28: Identifying Audio-HVAC Subdisplay/Clock Connector Terminal Wiring Table

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AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK REPLACEMENT

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

NOTE: z Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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5. Install the audio-HVAC-display module and note these items: