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Radio tuner does not change stations

  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Turn on the audio unit and listen for sound in each mode (AM, FM, XM)
  3. Operate the tuner knob to see if the tuner changes accordingly.

    Does it change? 

    YES  - Operation is normal.

    NO  - Go to step 4.

  4. Operate the tuner knob to see if the LCD display changes accordingly.

    Does it change? 

    YES  - Replace the audio unit (see AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  - Go to step 5.

  5. Remove the audio unit (see AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
    NOTE: Eject all the discs before removing the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
  6. Connect the test harness (070AZ-SEAA200A with navigation or 070AZ-SEAA200B without navigation) to radio test harness breakout box (07AAZ-SDAA100).
  7. Connect the test harness (070AZ-SEAA200A with navigation or 070AZ-SEAA200B without navigation) to the printed circuit board connector.

    With navigation 

    Fig 1: Connecting Test Harness To Printed Circuit Board Connector (With Navigation)
    G05489243Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Without navigation 

    Fig 2: Connecting Test Harness To Printed Circuit Board Connector (Without Navigation)
    G05489244Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Connect the ohm meter to the special tool (07AAZ-SDAA100)TUNE-A terminal and TUNE-B terminal.
  9. Turn the tuner knob clockwise one click at a time. The resistance should change as follows with each turn of the knob:

    100 Ω → infinity → 100 Ω → infinity → 100 Ω

    Does the resistance change as indicated? 

    YES  - Replace the audio unit.

    NO  - Replace the audio-HVAC display panel.