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Sound Balance Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Do this test to identify a faulty channel or speaker.

  1. Insert the audio diagnostic CD (T/N 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit.
  2. Confirm the bass and treble are set to the center positions.
  3. Play track No. 3 (pink noise) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume level.
  4. A static type sound should be heard through all speakers.
  5. Insert the audio diagnostic CD (T/N 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit of a known-good vehicle.
  6. Set the bass and treble to the center positions.
  7. Play track No. 3 (pink noise) all the same level as was played in step 3.
  8. Compare the sounds made by the two vehicles.
    • If the sounds made by the two vehicles are very similar, go to the Frequency Sweep below.
    • If the sound does not have as much bass, check the subwoofer and circuit.
    • If the sound does not have enough hiss, check the tweeters and their circuits.
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