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Wireless headphone sound is weak, sound is distorted, there is static, volume does not change, or there is no sound in all modes

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NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first BATTERY TEST ).
  • You may use known-good headphones from a factory installed or accessory RES, but it must be a similar vehicle (for example, do not use Odyssey RES headphones).
  1. Substitute a known-good wireless headphone and recheck.

    Does the symptom go away? 

    YES  -Replace the original wireless headphones.

    NO  -Go to step 2.

  2. Check the lens on the rear edge of the rear screen for dirt or damage.

    Does the rear screen appear to be in good condition? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -Substitute a known-good rear controller and screen  , and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original rear controller and screen 

  3. Substitute a known-good audio-navigation unit AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and recheck.

    Does the symptom go away? 

    YES  -Replace the original audio-navigation unit AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

    NO  -Go to step 4.

  4. Disconnect audio-navigation unit connector E (16P) and the rear controller and screen 24P connector.
  5. Check for continuity between body ground and audio-navigation unit connector E (16P) according to the table.
    Audio-Navigation unit connector Wire color
    E6 RED
    E13 WHT
    E14 BLK
    Fig 1: Identifying Audio-Navigation Unit Connector E (16P)
    G08055602Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -There is a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the audio-navigation unit and the rear controller and screen. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO  -Go to step 6.

  6. Check for continuity between the terminals of audio-navigation unit connector E (16P) according to the table.
    From terminal To terminals
    E5 (BRN) E6(RED), E13(WHT), E14 (BLK)
    E6 (RED) E13 (WHT), E14(BLK)
    E13 (WHT) E14 (BLK)
    Fig 2: Identifying Audio-Navigation Unit Connector E (16P)
    G08055603Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity between any of the terminals? 

    YES  -There is a short in the wire(s) between the audio-navigation unit and the rear controller and screen. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO  -Go to step 7.

  7. Check for continuity between audio-navigation unit connector E (16P) and rear controller and screen 24P connector according to the table.
    Audio-Navigation unit connector Rear controller and screen connector Wire color
    E6 No. 18 RED
    E13 No. 6 WHT
    E14 No. 19 BLK
    Fig 3: Identifying Audio-Navigation Unit Connector E (16P)
    G08055604Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Controller And Screen 24P Connector
    G08055605Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Substitute a known-good rear controller and screen  , and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original rear controller and screen 

    NO  -There is an open in the wire(s) between the audio-navigation unit and the rear controller and screen. Replace the affected shielded harness.