Audio and Visual System Error Codes (2025)

2023 Acura MDX BaseSECTION Audio and Visual System Error Codes (2025)
NOTE:

The audio and visual system can display a few error messages when some problems are detected with the system. This is not a complete list of audio and visual system error messages. Refer to symptom troubleshooting.

Infotainment Control Unit Error Messages 

Error Message Displayed Possible Cause Solution
The system is unable to start due to excessive heat. The system will start after the system cools. This message appears when the display temperature is too high. Park the vehicle in a cooler place for a while. If the high temperature status is cancelled, the infotainment control unit turns on the display.
Sounds are restricted because the AMP is in protection mode. This message appears when the stereo amplifier temperature is too high, and the stereo amplifier inhibits sound output. Park the vehicle in a cooler place for a while. If the high temperature status is cancelled, the stereo amplifier outputs the sound again.

USB Error Messages 

Error Message Displayed Possible Cause Solution
A charging error has occurred with the connected USB device. Faulty power supply to USB device. Check for hard error codes - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Audio and Visual System (2022 2023 2024)  or How to Troubleshoot the Audio and Visual System (2025) .
USB Unavailable The connected USB device already linked with the infotainment control unit using CarPlay/Android Auto function. Disconnect CarPlay/Android Auto linking, and reconnect the USB device.
No Data No music file(s) can be found in a USB device. Check the music files in the USB device.
The selected file cannot be played. The infotainment control unit cannot read the file(s).
  • Check the files in the USB device. There is a possibility that the files have been damaged
  • The WMA files or the AAC file cannot be read with the (DRM) copy protection rights
No Device Connected Cannot recognition the connected USB device. Disconnect and reconnect the USB device.
USB Error
  • Unsupported USB device is connected
  • Unsupported file system
  • USB device communication error
Connect the applicable USB device (see the Owner's Manual).
USB Hub Error Unsupported USB hub is connected. Connect the applicable USB hub (see the Owner's Manual).
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