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Audio System - Booming sound while driving with audio unit on or off(Without Touch Screen) (2019 2020 2021 2022)

Booming sound while driving with audio unit on or off 

NOTE: 

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Make sure all doors and hood are closed.

    -2. Start the engine.

    Is a booming sound or a low-frequency hum heard from speakers?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated, go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  2. Self-diagnostic function check

    -1. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function, and use the ANC/active sound control system check mode .

    Does the low-frequency hum sound continue sounding for about 1 minute?

    YES 

    Go to step 22.

    NO: The low-frequency hum sound sounding for about 1 second

    Go to step 14.

    NO: The low-frequency hum sound is not heard

    Go to step 3.

  3. Open wire check (+B BACK UP line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector

    -3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit +B BACK UP
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 11 (GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461743Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B BACK UP wire is OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire.

  4. Determine possible failure area (SWD+B line, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit SWD+B
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 3 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461744Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The SWD+B wire is OK. Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  5. Open wire check (SWD+B line)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit SWD+B
    Test point 1 Audio unit connector A (24P) No. 21 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461745Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Repair an open in the wire.

    NO 

    The SWD+B wire is not open. Go to step 6.

  6. Shorted wire check (SWD+B line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    NOTE:  Eject the disc before disconnecting the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.

    Audio unit connector A (24P)

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Audio unit connector A (24P): disconnected
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit SWD+B
    Test point 1 Audio unit connector A (24P) No. 21 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461746Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the wire.

    NO 

    Replace the audio unit .

  7. Determine possible failure area (ANC CHK2 line, others)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit ANC CHK2
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 13 (GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461747Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5.0 V?

    YES 

    The ANC CHK2 wire is OK. Go to step 10.

    NO 

    Go to step 8.

  8. Open wire check (ANC CHK2 line)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit ANC CHK2
    Test point 1 Audio unit connector A (24P) No. 23 (GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461748Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5.0 V?

    YES 

    Repair an open in the wire.

    NO 

    The ANC CHK2 wire is not open. Go to step 9.

  9. Shorted wire check (ANC CHK2 line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    NOTE:  Eject the disc before disconnecting the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.

    Audio unit connector A (24P)

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
      Audio unit connector A (24P): disconnected
    Test circuit ANC CHK2
    Test point 1 Audio unit connector A (24P) No. 23 (GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461749Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair an short in the wire.

    NO 

    Replace the audio unit .

  10. Open wire check (GND line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit GND
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 1 (BLK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461750Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Go to step 11.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire or poor ground (G506).

  11. Shorted wire check (ANC lines)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    NOTE:  Eject the disc before disconnecting the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.

    Audio unit connector A (24P)

    -3. Check for continuity between the following test points and body ground individually.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Audio unit connector A (24P): disconnected
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Connector  Test circuit  Terminal 
    ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector ANC R- No. 9 (GRN)
    ANC F- No. 10 (WHT)
    ANC R+ No. 19 (BLK)
    ANC L+ No. 20 (RED)
    GHH461751Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    There is a short to body ground in the wire(s). Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO 

    The ANC wires are not shorted to ground. Go to step 12.

  12. Open wire check (ANC lines)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Audio unit connector A (24P): disconnected
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit  Test point 1:ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector  Test point 2:Audio unit connector A (24P) 
    ANC R- No. 9 (GRN) No. 8 (GRN)
    ANC F- No. 10 (WHT) No. 18 (WHT)
    ANC R+ No. 19 (BLK) No. 7 (BLK)
    ANC F+ No. 20 (RED) No. 17 (RED)
    GHH461752Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The ANC wires are OK. Go to step 13.

    NO 

    There is an open in the wire(s). Replace the affected shielded harness.

  13. ANC/active sound control unit check

    -1. Substitute a known-good ANC/active sound control unit .

    -2. Reconnect all the connectors, and recheck.

    Does the symptom go away?

    YES 

    Replace the original ANC/active sound control unit.

    NO 

    Replace the audio unit .

  14. Open wire check (+B BACK UP line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector

    -3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit +B BACK UP
    Test point 1 HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector No. 5 (GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461754Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B BACK UP wire is OK. Go to step 15.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire.

  15. Open wire check (ACC line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit ACC
    Test point 1 HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector No. 1 (PUR)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461755Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The ACC wire is OK. Go to step 16.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire.

  16. Open wire check (GND line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit GND
    Test point 1 HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector No. 4 (BLK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461756Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Go to step 17.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire or poor ground (G504).

  17. Determine possible failure area (ANC F MIC+8V line, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit ANC F MIC+8V
    Test point 1 HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector No. 8 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461757Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 8.0 V?

    YES 

    Go to step 18.

    NO 

    Go to step 19.

  18. Determine possible failure area (HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Reconnect the HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    NOTE:  Use the voltmeter in AC range.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode, make a loud noise like clapping your hands in front of the HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone.
    Test circuit ANC F MIC+8V, SH ANC F MIC
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 18 (WHT)
    Test point 2 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 7 (GRY)
    GHH461758Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Does the voltage change when making a loud noise in front of the microphone?

    YES 

    Replace the ANC/active sound control unit .

    NO 

    Replace the HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone .

  19. Open wire check (ANC F MIC+8V line)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit ANC F MIC+8V
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 18 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461759Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 8.0 V?

    YES 

    There is an open in the wire. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO 

    The ANC F MIC+8V wire is not open. Go to step 20.

  20. Shorted wire check (ANC F MIC+8V line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector: disconnected
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit ANC F MIC+8V
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 18 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461760Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    There is a short to body ground in the wire. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO 

    The ANC F MIC+8V wire is not shorted to ground. Go to step 21.

  21. Shorted wire check (SH ANC F MIC line to ANC F MIC+8V line)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      HFL-ANC/active sound control microphone 8P connector: disconnected
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit SH ANC F MIC, ANC F MIC+8V
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 7 (GRY)
    Test point 2 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 18 (WHT)
    GHH461761Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    There is a short in the wires. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO 

    Replace the ANC/active sound control unit .

  22. Open wire check (IG1 OPTION line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit IG1 OPTION
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 12 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461762Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IG1 OPTION wire is OK. Go to step 23.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire.

  23. Shorted wire check (AUD F MIX line, AUD F MIX GND line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    NOTE:  Eject the disc before disconnecting the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.

    Audio unit connector A (24P)

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
      Audio unit connector A (24P): disconnected
    Test circuit AUD F MIX
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 16 (YEL)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    Test circuit AUD F MIX GND
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 15 (BRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461763Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the wire.

    NO 

    The AUD F MIX and the AUD F MIX GND wires are OK. Go to step 24.

  24. Open wire check (F-CAN A_H line, F-CAN A_L line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    CAN gateway 16P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Audio unit connector A (24P): disconnected
      ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector: disconnected
      CAN gateway 16P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit F-CAN A_H
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 4 (WHT)
    Test point 2 CAN gateway 16P connector No. 3 (WHT)
    Test circuit F-CAN A_L
    Test point 1 ANC/active sound control unit 20P connector No. 5 (RED)
    Test point 2 CAN gateway 16P connector No. 11 (RED)
    GHH461764Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The F-CAN A_H wire and the F-CAN A_L wire are OK. Go to step 25.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire(s).

  25. ANC/active sound control unit check

    -1. Substitute a known-good ANC/active sound control unit .

    -2. Reconnect all the connectors, and recheck.

    Does the symptom go away?

    YES 

    Replace the original ANC/active sound control unit.

    NO 

    Replace the audio unit .