Volume does not increase with speed

2008 Acura MDXSECTION Volume does not increase with speed
NOTE:
  • Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first.
  1. Verify the (SVC) mode setting in the navigation or audio unit sound set-up.

    Is the (SVC) set to off? 

    YES  - Change the setting to Mid and reset (see SYSTEM DESCRIPTION  ).

    NO  - Go to step 2.

  2. Do the self-diagnostic function for the vehicle speed pulse indication (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION  ).

    Does the self-diagnostic function indicate a VSP signal? 

    YES  - Substitute a known-good navigation or audio unit and retest. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original navigation or audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  - Go to step 3.

  3. Check for B-CAN codes with the HDS.

    Are there any B-CAN codes? 

    YES  - Go to the applicable B-CAN code troubleshooting.

    NO  - Go to step 4.

  4. Inspect the VSP signal in the navigation system (see CAR STATUS ).

    Does the VSP change from 0 to 1 when the vehicle is moving? 

    YES  - Substitute a known-good audio unit, then retest the VSP signal in the audio self-diagnostic test. If the speed is shown, replace the original audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ). If so speed is shown, substitute a known-good navigation unit.

    NO  - Inspect the VSP circuit (see NAVIGATION UNIT INPUTS AND OUTPUTS FOR CONNECTOR C (8P) ).

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