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Audio System - No sound is heard from the speaker(s) (display is normal) (Without Navigation with Premium Audio) (2013 2014 2015)

No sound is heard from the speaker(s) (display is normal) 

NOTE: 

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

    -2. Turn on the audio unit, and check for sound in each mode (AM/FM, XM, USB, and CD).

    Is the sound OK in each mode?

    YES 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose connections at the audio-navigation unit and speaker(s).

    NO: No sound is heard in all modes

    The failure is duplicated in all modes, go to step 2.

    NO: No sound is heard in AM/FM mode

    Go to Poor AM or FM radio reception interference (without navigation) troubleshooting .

    NO: No sound is heard in USB mode

    Go to USB input sound is low or cannot be heard (without navigation) troubleshooting .

    NO: No sound is heard in XM mode

    Go to Poor or no sound with XM radio (Audio unit does display XM channels) (without navigation) troubleshooting .

    NO: No sound is heard in CD mode

    Go to Audio disc does not play troubleshooting .

  2. Determine possible failure area (volume level, others)

    -1. Check that the volume knob is not set to the MIN level.

    Is it at the MIN level?

    YES 

    Raise the volume level, and recheck the function.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. Determine possible failure area (audio unit, others)

    -1. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function, and use the speaker check mode .

    Did all speakers produce a tone?

    YES 

    Replace the audio unit .

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Fuse check

    -1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

    -2. Check the following fuse.

    Fuse No. B37 (20 A)
    Location Under-dash fuse/relay box

    Is the fuse OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Replace the fuse, and recheck. If the fuse blows again, check for a short in the No. B37 (20 A) fuse circuit.

  5. Open wire check (+B PREMIUM AMP line)

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

    Test condition OFF mode
    Test circuit +B PREMIUM AMP
    Test point 1 Stereo amplifier connector A (18P) No. 3 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461870Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B PREMIUM AMP wire is OK. Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the No. B37 (20 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the stereo amplifier.

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

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Stereo amplifier connector B (24P)

    -2. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

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

    Test condition ON mode
      Stereo amplifier connector B (24P): disconnected
    Test circuit SWD+B
    Test point 1 Stereo amplifier connector B (24P) No. 13 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461871Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The SWD+B wire is OK. Go to step 9.

    NO 

    Go to step 7.

  7. Open wire check (SWD+B line)

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

    Test condition ON mode
      Stereo amplifier connector B (24P): disconnected
    Test circuit SWD+B
    Test point 1 Audio unit connector A (24P) No. 21 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461872Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Repair an open in the wire between the stereo amplifier and the audio unit.

    NO 

    The SWD+B wire is not open. Go to step 8.

  8. Shorted wire check (SWD+B line)

    -1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF 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 OFF mode
      Stereo amplifier connector B (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
    GHH461873Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair an short in the wire between the stereo amplifier and the audio unit.

    NO 

    Replace the audio unit .

  9. Open wire check (GND line)

    -1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

    -2. Reconnect stereo amplifier connector B (24P) .

    -3. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

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

    Test condition ON mode
    Test circuit GND
    Test point 1 Stereo amplifier connector A (18P) No. 1 (BLK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH461874Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there less than 0.2 V?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Go to step 10.

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the stereo amplifier and body ground (G504).

  10. Shorted wire check (SPKR lines, TWEETER lines, SUB WOOFER lines)

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Stereo amplifier connector A (18P)

    -2. Check for continuity between these test points and body ground individually.

    Test condition OFF mode
      Stereo amplifier connector A (18P): disconnected
    Connector  Test circuit  Terminal 
    Stereo amplifier connector A (18P) FL SPKR+ No. 13 (LT GRN)
    FL SPKR No. 6 (PNK)
    FL TWEETER+ No. 12 (RED)
    FL TWEETER No. 5 (PNK)
    FR SPKR+ No. 14 (GRY)
    FR SPKR No. 7 (BRN)
    FR TWEETER+ No. 15 (WHT)
    FR TWEETER No. 8 (PUR)
    RL SPKR+ No. 16 (YEL)
    RL SPKR No. 9 (BRN)
    RR SPKR+ No. 17 (BLU)
    RR SPKR No. 10 (ORN)
    SUB WOOFER+ No. 4 (GRN)
    SUB WOOFER No. 2 (RED)
    GHH461882Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the stereo amplifier and the speaker(s).

    NO 

    The SPKR, the TWEETER, and the SUB WOOFER wires are not shorted to ground. Go to step 11.

  11. Determine possible failure area (speaker, others) 1

    -1. Check the speaker(s) with no sound for any damage.

    Is there any damage?

    YES 

    Replace the faulty speaker(s) .

    NO 

    Go to step 12.

  12. Determine possible failure area (speaker, others) 2

    -1. Test the speaker(s) .

    Is the speaker(s) OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 13.

    NO 

    Replace the faulty speaker(s) .

  13. Open wire check (SPKR lines, TWEETER lines, SUB WOOFER lines)

    -1. Reconnect all the speaker connectors .

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

    Test condition OFF mode
      Stereo amplifier connector A (18P): disconnected
    Test circuits  Test point 1:Stereo amplifier connector A (18P)  Test point 2:Stereo amplifier connector A (18P)  Resistance 
    FL SPKR+, FL SPKR No. 13 (LT GRN) No. 6 (PNK) About 4 '
    FR SPKR+, FR SPKR No. 14 (GRY) No. 7 (BRN) About 4 '
    FL TWEETER+, FL TWEETER No. 12 (RED) No. 5 (PNK) About 3.3 '
    FR TWEETER+, FR TWEETER No. 15 (WHT) No. 8 (PUR) About 3.3 '
    RL SPKR+, RL SPKR No. 16 (YEL) No. 9 (BRN) About 4 '
    RR SPKR+, RR SPKR No. 17 (BLU) No. 10 (ORN) About 4 '
    SUB WOOFER+, SUB WOOFER No. 4 (GRN) No. 2 (RED) About 2 '
    GHH461890Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is the resistance OK?

    YES 

    The SPKR, the TWEETER, and the SUB WOOFER wires are OK. Go to step 14.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the stereo amplifier and the speaker(s).

  14. Open wire check (PRE lines)

    -1. Disconnect the following connectors.

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

    Stereo amplifier connector B (24P)
    Audio unit connector A (24P)
    Audio unit connector E (8P)

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

    Test condition OFF mode
      Stereo amplifier connector A (18P): disconnected
      Stereo amplifier connector B (24P): disconnected
      Audio unit connector A (24P): disconnected
      Audio unit connector E (8P): disconnected
    Test circuits  Test point 1:Audio unit connector A (24P)  Test point 2:Stereo amplifier connector B (24P) 
    FL PRE+ No. 15 (BRN) No. 23 (BRN)
    Test circuits  Test point 1:Audio unit connector A (24P)  Test point 2:Stereo amplifier connector B (24P) 
    FL PRE No. 16 (YEL) No. 11 (YEL)
    FR PRE+ No. 19 (GRN) No. 20 (GRN)
    FR PRE No. 20 (RED) No. 8 (RED)
    RL PRE+ No. 5 (BLU) No. 21 (BLU)
    RL PRE No. 6 (PNK) No. 9 (PNK)
    RR PRE+ No. 9 (LT BLU) No. 18 (LT BLU)
    RR PRE No. 10 (PUR) No. 6 (PUR)
    Test circuits  Test point 1:Audio unit connector E (8P)  Test point 2:Stereo amplifier connector B (24P) 
    SUB W PRE+ No. 5 (PNK) No. 17 (PNK)
    SUB W PRE No. 7 (BLU) No. 5 (BLU)
    GHH461896Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    GHH461897Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    GHH461898Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity

    YES 

    The PRE wires are not open. Go to step 15.

    NO 

    There is an open in the wire(s) between the audio unit and the stereo amplifier. Replace the affected shielded harness.

  15. Shorted wire check (PRE lines)

    -1. Check for continuity between these test points and body ground individually.

    Test condition OFF mode
      Stereo amplifier connector A (18P): disconnected
      Stereo amplifier connector B (24P): disconnected
      Audio unit connector A (24P): disconnected
      Audio unit connector E (8P): disconnected
    Connector  Test circuits  Terminal 
    Audio unit connector A (24P) FL PRE+ No. 15 (BRN)
    FL PRE No. 16 (YEL)
    FR PRE+ No. 19 (GRN)
    FR PRE No. 20 (RED)
    RL PRE+ No. 5 (BLU)
    RL PRE No. 6 (PNK)
    RR PRE+ No. 9 (LT BLU)
    RR PRE No. 10 (PUR)
    Connector  Test circuits  Terminal 
    Audio unit connector E (8P) SUB W PRE+ No. 5 (PNK)
    SUB W PRE No. 7 (BLU)
    GHH461904Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    GHH461905Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    There is a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the stereo amplifier and the audio unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO 

    The PRE wires are not shorted to ground. Go to step 16.

  16. Shorted wire check (SH PRE line to another lines)

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

    Test condition OFF mode
      Stereo amplifier connector A (18P): disconnected
      Stereo amplifier connector B (24P): disconnected
      Audio unit connector A (24P): disconnected
      Audio unit connector E (8P): disconnected
    Test circuits  Connector: Audio unit connector A (24P) 
    Test point 1  Test points 2 
    SH FL PRE to FL PRE+, FL PRE No. 17 (GRY) No. 15 (BRN), No. 16 (YEL)
    SH FR PRE to FR PRE+, FR PRE No. 18 (GRY) No. 19 (GRN), No. 20 (RED)
    SH RL/RR PRE to RL PRE+, RL PRE- No. 7 (GRY) No. 5 (BLU), No. 6 (PNK)
    SH RR PRE to RR PRE+, RR PRE No. 8 (GRY) No. 9 (LT BLU), No. 10 (PUR)
    Test circuits  Connector: Audio unit connector E (8P) 
    Test point 1  Test points 2 
    SH SUB W to SUB W PRE+, SUB W PRE No. 6 (GRY) No. 5 (PNK), No. 7 (BLU)
    GHH461910Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    GHH461911Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity between any of the terminals?

    YES 

    There is a short in the wires between the stereo amplifier and the audio unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO 

    The SH PRE wires and the PRE wires are OK. Go to step 17.

  17. Audio unit check

    -1. Substitute a known-good stereo amplifier .

    -2. Reconnect all the connectors, and recheck.

    Does the symptom go away?

    YES 

    Replace the original stereo amplifier.

    NO 

    Replace the audio unit .