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Audio Visual Systems - Testing & Troubleshooting
2015 Acura RDX AWDSECTION Audio Visual Systems - Testing & Troubleshooting
- Symptom Troubleshooting
- Poor AM Or FM Radio Reception Or Interference (With Navigation (2013-17)
- Poor AM or FM radio reception or interference (without navigation) (2013-17)
- Poor or no sound with AM/FM radio(With navigation (Audio System) (2016-17)
- Rearview camera image does not change when selecting different views (2013-15)
- Rearview camera image does not change when selecting different views (2016-17)
- Rearview camera image does not come on or work properly (2013-15)
- Rearview camera image does not come on or work properly (2016 - 17)
- USB device does not function (with navigation) (2013-17)
- USB input sound is low or cannot be heard (without navigation) (2013-17)
- Volume does not change (with navigation) (2013-17)
- Volume does not change (without navigation) (2013-17)
- Volume does not increase with speed (with navigation) (2013-17)
- Volume does not increase with speed (without navigation) (2013-17)
- Volume is too high or too low when driving at freeway speeds (2013-17)
- XM radio display is blank and no station information is displayed (without navigation (2013-17)
- XM radio display is blank and no station information is displayed(With navigation (Audio System)) (2016-17)
- XM radio preset memory is lost(With navigation (Audio System)) (2016-17)
- Troubleshooting
- How to Information
- AcuraLink Self-Diagnostic Function (2013-15)
- AcuraLink Self-Diagnostic Function (2016-17)
- Audio System Self-Diagnostic Function (2013-17)
- How to Obtain the Audio Unit Serial Number
- How to Check the Audio System Condition
- ANC/Active Sound Control System Check Mode (press No. 1 button)
- Audio Button, Knob, and Audio Remote Switch Detection Mode (press No. 2 button)
- Entire LCD Lighting/Lights-Outs Mode (press No. 3 button)
- Illumination Level (for the Gauge Illumination) Indication (press No. 4 button)
- Vehicle Speed Pulse Indication (press No. 5 button)
- Reception Level Indication Mode (press and hold FM/AM button, FM button or AM button for 5 sec)
- Speaker Check Mode
- XM Self-Diagnosis
- Display Diagnosis
- HandsFreeLink System Self-Diagnostic Function (2013-17)
- HandsFreeLink System Self-Diagnostic Function(With navigation) (2016-17)
- How to Troubleshoot the AcuraLink (2013-15)
- How to Troubleshoot the AcuraLink (2016-17)
- How to Troubleshoot the Audio System (2013-15)
- How to Troubleshoot the Audio System (2016-17)
- How to Troubleshoot the HandsFreeLink System (2013-17)
- Introduction
- Checking Cell Phone Compatibility
- Voice Control Tips
- Pairing a Cell Phone
- Pairing a Cell Phone when There are no Other Cell Phones Paired (with navigation)
- Pairing a Cell Phone when There are no Other Cell Phones Paired (without navigation)
- Pairing Additional Cell Phones (with navigation)
- Pairing Additional Cell Phones (without navigation)
- Pairing Troubleshooting
- Dropped Calls
- Phone will not Automatically Connect to the HFL
- How to Check the HFL DTC's (with navigation)
- How to Check the HFL DTC's (without navigation)
- How to Troubleshoot the HandsFreeLink System(With navigation) (2016-17)
- How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2013-15)
- General Operation
- Anti-Theft Feature
- Symptom Diagnosis
- Self-Inertial Navigation Limitations
- Global Positioning System (GPS) Limitations
- Muting Logic
- LCD Unit Limitations
- Symptom Duplication
- Audio-Navigation Unit and HDD Service Precautions
- System Initialization
- GPS Initialization
- Map Matching
- Ordering an Update Navigation DVD
- Lever-Locked Connector
- How to Answer Client Questions about Navigation Coverage
- Forced Starting of the Audio-Navigation Unit
- How to Check Error History (Navigation DTCs)
- How to Clear Error History
- Audio-Navigation Unit and HDD Replacement Troubleshooting
- How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2016-17)
- General Operation
- Anti-Theft Feature
- Symptom Diagnosis
- Self-Inertial Navigation Limitations
- Global Positioning System (GPS) Limitations
- LCD Unit Limitations
- Symptom Duplication
- Audio-Navigation Unit and HDD Service Precautions
- System Initialization
- GPS Initialization
- Map Matching
- Ordering a Navigation Update
- Lever-Locked Connector
- How to Answer Client Questions about Navigation Coverage
- How to Check Error History (Navigation DTCs)
- Audio Unit or Audio-Navigation Unit and HDD Replacement Troubleshooting
- Component Location Index
- AcuraLink Component Location Index (2013-15)
- AcuraLink Component Location Index (2016-17)
- Audio System Component Location Index (2013-15)
- Audio System Component Location Index (2013-17)
- HandsFreeLink System Component Location Index() (2016-17)
- HandsFreeLink System Component Location Index (2013-17)
- HandsFreeLink System Component Location Index(USA and Canada models with navigation) (2016-17)
- Navigation System Component Location Index (2013-15)
- Navigation System Component Location Index (2016-17)
- Circuit Diagram
- Testing
- AcuraLink Button Test (2016-17)
- AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) Update (2013-17)
- Audio System Sound Quality Diagnosis (2013-17)
- HFL Switch Test (2013-17)
- HFL Switch Test(With navigation) (2016-17)
- HandsFreeLink Control Unit Update (2013-17)
- HandsFreeLink Control Unit Update(With navigation) (2016-17)
- Navigation System Diagnostic Mode (2013-15)
- Start-Up Procedure and Diagnostic Menu
- System Link
- Factory Diagnostic Screen In Line Diag
- Detailed Information & Setting
- Monitor Check
- Unit Check (Quick Check)
- Car Status
- Version
- F-CAN System Link
- HDD
- Coverage Area
- GPS Information
- GPS Detail
- Yaw Sensor
- Error History
- Functional Setup
- Mic Level
- HDD Record Restriction
- Save Users Memory
- Demo Mode
- All Clear
- PANDORA (USA models)
- B-CAN System Link
- XM (HIP) System Link (USA models)
- XM Status (USA models)
- Navigation System Diagnostic Mode (2016-17)
- Notes
- Start-Up Procedure and Diagnostic Menu
- System Links
- Factory Diagnostic Screen In Line Diag and Linking
- Forced Completing of In Line Diag and Linking
- Detail Information & Setting
- Monitor Check
- Unit Check
- Functional Setup
- HDD Rec. Deterrent
- All Clear
- Demo Mode
- Save User's Memory
- Pandora Setting (USA models)
- Diag. CRM (With AcuraLink)
- GPS Information
- GPS Detail
- Yaw Rate
- Yaw Rate Tuning
- Guideline Setup
- Version
- Telematics Control Unit Update (2016-17)
- Input / Output
- ANC/Active Sound Control Microphone Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-17)
- ANC/Active Sound Control Microphone Connector for Inputs and Outputs(With navigation) (2016-17)
- ANC/Active Sound Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-15)
- ANC/Active Sound Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016-17)
- AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-17)
- Audio Display Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-15)
- Audio Display Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016-17)
- Audio Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-15)
- Audio Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016-17)
- Audio-Navigation Switch Panel Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-17)
- Audio-Navigation Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-15)
- Audio-Navigation Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016-17)
- Auxiliary Jack Assembly Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-15)
- Auxiliary Jack Assembly Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016-17)
- Center Display Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016-17)
- Center Switch Panel/Interface Dial Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016-17)
- HFL-Navigation Microphone Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-17)
- HandsFreeLink Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-17)
- HandsFreeLink Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs(With navigation) (2016-17)
- Interface Dial Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-17)
- Navigation Display Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-17)
- Rearview Camera Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016-17)
- Rearview Camera Connector for Inputs and Outputs(With navigation) (2013-15)
- Rearview Camera Connector for Inputs and Outputs(Without navigation) (2013-15)
- Stereo Amplifier Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-15)
- Stereo Amplifier Connector for Inputs and Outputs(With navigation) (2016-17)
- Stereo Amplifier Connector for Inputs and Outputs(Without navigation) (2016-17)
- Telematics Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2016-17)
- Tuner Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs(USA and Canada models) (2016-17)
- XM Receiver Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-17)
- General Information
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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.