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Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting Index (2015-17)
2018 Acura TLX Base, 2.4L EngSECTION Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Diagnostic Procedure | Also Check for |
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| Poor or no sound with AM/FM radio | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting |
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| AM/FM radio display is blank or no station information is displayed | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting |
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| Excessive transition between analog broadcast and digital HD Radio (TM) broadcast | Receiver is located near the edge of the digital HD Radio (TM) coverage area. Refer to www.hdradio.com to verify radio stations in your coverage area | |
| HD Radio (TM) changes HD channel on its own | This is intended behavior. HD Radio (TM) is set to revert to main channel after extended loss of HD2/HD3 broadcast | |
| AM radio reception changes at night | This is a system characteristic. AM radio stations are required by the government (FCC) to lower their power at night | |
| Audio unit power will not turn on (No information display) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Center display unit does not work (without navigation) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| No sound is heard from all the speakers (display is normal) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting |
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| Audio system sound is weak or distorted (display is normal) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | Aftermarket amplifier or speakers |
| Auxiliary input sound is low or cannot be heard | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting |
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| AM/FM radio preset memory is lost | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | Linked remotes |
| AM/FM radio tuner does not change stations | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Volume does not change | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Volume does not increase with speed | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | Speed-sensitive Volume Control settings (see the Owner's Manual) |
| Volume is too high or too low when driving at freeway speeds | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | Speed-sensitive Volume Control settings (see the Owner's Manual) |
| ODMD (TM) does not dim or brighten with dimmer | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| ODMD (TM) buttons do not work or respond properly | Do the Touch Panel Check in the System Diagnostic Mode - Refer to: Navigation System Diagnostic Mode (2015-17) | |
| Center switch panel button illumination does not work | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Interface dial and center switch panel buttons do not work (without navigation) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Center display does not dim or brighten with dimmer (without navigation) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Clock is not displayed in the header (upper right corner) of the center display | The Clock is set to OFF in the Display Settings menu | |
| Audio remote-HFL switch does not work (ODMD (TM) (touch screen) and center switch buttons work) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Audio disc does not load |
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| Audio disc does not eject |
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| Audio disc does not play | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting |
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| Audio disc skips | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting |
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| Audio unit does not exit anti-theft mode | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Audio-navigation unit does not exit anti-theft mode | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Rearview camera image does not come on (without navigation) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting |
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| Rearview camera image does not change when selecting different views (without navigation) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Booming sound while driving with audio unit on or off | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | Powertrain vibration or judder |
| Pandora is not is displayed as an audio source | Do the PANDORA in the System Diagnostic Mode to check the Pandora settings is abled - Refer to: Audio System Diagnostic Mode (2015-17), or Audio System Sound Quality Diagnosis | |
| USB device does not function | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting |
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| Error code: Check Antenna is displayed | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| XM radio display is blank and no station information is displayed | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| XM radio preset memory is lost | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Poor or no sound with XM radio (Audio unit does display XM channels) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| Poor or no sound with XM radio (Audio-navigation unit does display XM channels) | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | |
| System always comes up in in-line diagnostic mode (without navigation) | Factory diagnostic screen In Line Diag - Refer to: Audio System Diagnostic Mode (2015-17), or Audio System Sound Quality Diagnosis | |
| Bluetooth audio does not work | Refer to Audio System Symptom Troubleshooting | The cell phone's Bluetooth compatibility (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.