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Audio System Error Codes
2015 Acura RLXSECTION Audio System Error Codes
NOTE:
- The audio system can display a few error message when some problems are detected with the audio disc player, the audio disc, the XM radio, the USB audio, or the anti-theft code. This is not a complete list of audio error messages. Refer to symptom troubleshooting.
- Refer to Error Messages for the error about the navigation system .
CD Error Messages
| Error Message Displayed | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Disc Please Check Owners Manual | There is a problem with the disc player. A common problem is paper disc labels coming off the disc while in the player. | Try to eject the disc and try another one. If there is still a problem, replace the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit . |
| Check Disc |
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Try to eject the disc and try another one. If there is still a problem, replace the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit . |
| 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. Remove the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit and make sure the cooling fan is not blocked. If the error code is still present, replace the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit . |
| Unplayable File | Track/File format not supported. | Current track is skipped. The next supported track or file plays automatically.
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| Mecha Error |
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Press the EJECT button and hold it for 5 seconds. If the CD does not eject, try again. If the CD still won't eject, replace the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit . |
Anti-Theft Error Messages
| Error Message Displayed | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Code Error 1 | Anti-theft code mismatch (1 st try). | Enter the correct anti-theft code. |
| Code Error E | Anti-theft code mismatch (10 th try). | Remove the No. E11 (15 A) fuse from the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box, then reinsert it. You will have 10 more tries to enter the correct anti-theft code. |
XM Error Messages
| Error Message Displayed | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Loading | XM radio is acquiring audio or program information. | Wait until the XM radio receives the information. |
| Ch Off Air | XM channel not in service. | Try another XM channel. |
| No Signal | Loss of signal. | Both terrestrial and satellite antennas have lost the signal. Park the vehicle outside with a clear view of the southern horizon. |
| Check Antenna | XM antenna error. | Go to Error code: Check Antenna is displayed troubleshooting . |
NOTE: Do these checks with the vehicle parked outside with a clear view of the southern horizon.
USB Error Messages
| Error Message Displayed | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Incompatible USB Device Please Check Owner's Manual | Faulty power supply to USB device. | If the code appears when the USB device is connected, Check for hard error codes: |
| Unsupported Ver. | Unsupported version iPod is connected. | Connect the applicable iPod (see the Owner's Manual). |
| USB Error | There is a internal problem with the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit. | Check for hard error codes: |
| No Data | There are no files or files that are not supported on the USB device. | Check the files in the USB device. There is a possibility that the files have been damaged, or are not supported. |
| Unsupported | Unsupported USB device is connected. | Connect the applicable USB device (see the Owner's Manual). |
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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.