Voice Control Switch Test/Replacement

2008 Acura TSX AutomaticSECTION Voice Control Switch Test/Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Acura TSX and 2004 Acura TSX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the voice control switch cover (A) from left side of the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Identifying Voice Control Switch Cover, Voice Control Switch And Screw
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  2. Remove the two screws (B) from the voice control switch (C), then remove the voice control switch.
  3. Disconnect the voice control switch connector.
  4. Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals in each switch position according to the table.

    Voice Control Switch (Terminal No. 1 and No. 2)Β 

    RESISTANCE REFERENCE

    Position Resistance
    OFF About 10 kΞ©
    Talk button pressed About 29 kΞ©
    Back button pressed About 680 Ξ©
  5. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the switch.
RENDER: 1.0x

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