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Audio remote switch does not work properly Acura TSX I

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Audio remote switch does not work properly

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  1. Do the audio remote switch test. '04 model (see '04 MODEL ) '05-08 models (see '05 AND '06-08 MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION ) Is the audio remote switch OK? YES - Go to step 2. NO - Replace the audio remote switch.
  2. Remove the audio-HVAC display module (see AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). NOTE: Eject all the discs before removing the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
  3. Measure the resistance between the audio unit connector A (20P) terminal No. 3 and No. 11 as specified in the table. TABLE RESISTANCE REFERENCE Button held down VOL DOWN VOL UP CH(-) CH(-B MODE (NONE) Resistance about 100 ohms about 357 ohms about 775 ohms about 1.7 kohms about 3.7 kohms about 10 kohms Is the resistance as specified? YES - Go to step 4. NO - Repair open or high resistance in the circuit between the audio unit and the audio remote switch. If the wires are OK, replace the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Check for continuity between body ground and the audio unit connector A (20P) terminal No. 3 and No. 11 individually. Is there continuity? YES - Repair short to body ground in the circuit between the audio unit and the audio remote switch. If the wires are OK, replace the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ). NO - Replace the audio unit (see AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).