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RES disc skips
2008 Acura MDX V6-3.7LSECTION RES disc skips
RES disc skips
NOTE:
- Copy protected material on a CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW disc will skip or not play.
- Check for scratches, smudges, and fingerprints on the disc.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Try playing a disc.
Does the disc skip?
YES - Go to step 3.
NO - Intermittent failure, the DVD player unit (built into the audio unit) is OK at this time.
3. Clean the disc, and recheck.
Does the disc play properly?
YES - The original disc was dirty.
NO - Go to step 4.
4. Insert a known-good disc.
Does the disc play properly?
YES - The original disc is dirty or the wrong type.
NO - Go to step 5.
5. Compare the disc skipping to a known-good vehicle under the same conditions.
Does the known-good vehicle's disc skip under the same conditions (over the same bumps and on the same rough roads)?
YES - Operation is normal.
NO - Substitute a known-good audio unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit.
NOTE:
- Copy protected material on a CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW disc will skip or not play.
- Check for scratches, smudges, and fingerprints on the disc.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Try playing a disc.
Does the disc skip?
YES - Go to step 3.
NO - Intermittent failure, the DVD player unit (built into the audio unit) is OK at this time.
3. Clean the disc, and recheck.
Does the disc play properly?
YES - The original disc was dirty.
NO - Go to step 4.
4. Insert a known-good disc.
Does the disc play properly?
YES - The original disc is dirty or the wrong type.
NO - Go to step 5.
5. Compare the disc skipping to a known-good vehicle under the same conditions.
Does the known-good vehicle's disc skip under the same conditions (over the same bumps and on the same rough roads)?
YES - Operation is normal.
NO - Substitute a known-good audio unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit.
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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.