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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2003MDX TOURINGREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTAUDIO SYSTEMERROR CODES'05-06 MODELS
2003 Acura MDX Touring
'05-06 Models
2003 Acura MDX TouringSECTION '05-06 Models
The audio system displays error codes when a problem is detected with the disc changer, the disc, the XM radio, or the anti-theft code.
ERROR CODES ('05-06 MODELS)
| Error Code Displayed | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| CD DISC ERROR | Cannot read disc. | Eject the disc and try another one. |
| CD MECH ERROR | There is a problem with the disc player. A common problem is disc labels coming off the disc in the player. | Try to eject the disc and try another one. If there is still a problem, replace the audio unit. |
| CD HEAT ERROR | Disc player is hot. This can happen if the vehicle is parked out in the hot sun all day. | Park the vehicle in a cooler place for a while and try the disc player again. If the error code is still present, try another disc. If the error code is still present, replace the audio unit. |
| XM CHECK ANTENNA | XM antenna input error; Defective XM antenna or receiver or an open or short in the XM antenna harness or crossed antenna pin locations. | Repair the open or short in the terrestrial or satellite antenna. Remove the XM antenna and recheck. If the error is gone, replace the original XM antenna harness. If the error is still present, replace the antenna lead (see RADIO DISPLAYS ERROR CODE: XM ANTENNA ). |
| XM ANTENNA ERROR | XM antenna input error; Defective XM antenna or receiver or an open or short in the XM antenna harness or crossed antenna pin locations. | Repair the open or short in the terrestrial or satellite antenna. Remove the XM antenna and recheck. If the error is gone, replace the original XM antenna harness. If the error is still present, replace the antenna lead (see RADIO DISPLAYS ERROR CODE: XM ANTENNA ). |
| XM UPDATING | XM radio is receiving information update from the network. | This message will disappear once the update is done. |
| XM NO SIGNAL | Loss of signal | Both terrestrial and satellite antennas have lost signal. Park the vehicle outside with a clear view of the southern horizon (see RADIO DISPLAYS ERROR CODE: XM NO SIGNAL ). |
| XM OFF AIR | XM channel not in service. | Try another XM channel. |
| CODE ERROR 1 | Anti-theft code mismatch (1st try) | Enter the correct anti-theft code. |
| CODE ERROR E | Anti-theft code mismatch (10th tried) | Remove the No. 48 (20 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box, then reinsert it. You will have 10 more tries to enter the correct anti-theft code. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.