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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2003MDX TOURINGREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMSAUDIO SYSTEM
2003 Acura MDX Touring
Audio System
2003 Acura MDX TouringSECTION Audio System
- Component Location Index
- Error Codes
- System Description
- Audio Unit Connector Inputs and Outputs ('03-04 Models Without BOSE Sound System)
- Audio Unit Connector Inputs And Outputs ('05-06 Models Without BOSE Sound System)
- Audio Unit Connector A Inputs and Outputs ('03-04 Models With BOSE Sound System Without Rear Entertainment System)
- Audio Unit Connector Inputs and Outputs ('05-06 Models With BOSE Sound System Without Rear Entertainment System)
- Audio Unit Connector Inputs and Outputs ('03-04 Models With BOSE Sound System And Rear Entertainment System)
- Audio Unit Connector Inputs and Outputs ('05-06 Models With BOSE Sound System and Rear Entertainment System)
- Rear Stereo Amplifier Connector Inputs and Outputs (Without BOSE Sound System)
- Front Stereo Amplifier Connector Inputs and Outputs ('03 Model With BOSE Sound System)
- Rear Stereo Amplifier Connector Inputs and Outputs ('03 Model With BOSE Sound System)
- Stereo Amplifier Connector Inputs and Outputs ('04-06 Models With BOSE Sound System)
- XM Receiver Connector Inputs and Outputs ('05-06 USA Models)
- CD Changer Connector Inputs and Outputs ('03-04 Models)
- Circuit Diagram - Without BOSE Sound System
- Circuit Diagram - With BOSE Sound System
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting
- Poor AM/FM Radio Reception Or Interference
- Power Switch Will Not Turn ON (No Information Display And No Sound)
- Power Will Not Turn OFF
- Radio Preset Memory Is Lost
- XM Radio Preset Memory Is Lost
- Audio System Sound Is Weak Or Distorted, Or No Sound Is Heard From Speakers (Display Is Normal)
- Poor Or No Sound With XM Radio
- Audio Unit Button Illumination Does Not Work
- Radio Remote Switch Does Not Work Properly
- Audio Disc Does Not Load
- Audio Disc Does Not Play
- Audio Disc Skips
- Audio Disc Does Not Eject
- Disc Changer Does Not Load All Six Discs
- Disc Changer Does Not Move Between Discs
- Volume Does Not Change
- Radio Tuner Does Not Change Stations
- XM Radio Display Is Blank And No Station Information Is Displayed
- Radio Displays Error Code: XM NO SIGNAL
- Radio Displays Error Code: XM ANTENNA
- Sound Quality Diagnosis
- Audio Unit Removal/Installation
- Front Stereo Amplifier Replacement - With BOSE Sound System
- Stereo Amplifier Replacement - With BOSE Sound System
- Rear Stereo Amplifier Replacement
- Radio Remote Switch Test/Replacement
- Window Antenna Repair
- CD Changer Replacement
- Speaker Replacement
- Woofer Replacement
- Mast Antenna Replacement
- XM Antenna/OnStar Antenna/Cellular Phone Antenna Replacement
- XM Antenna Replacement
- XM Receiver Removal/Installation
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.