Audio Remote Switch Test

2006 Honda Ridgeline RTLSECTION Audio Remote Switch Test
  1. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the audio remote switch (see STEERING WHEEL DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
  3. Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals in each switch position according to the table.
    Fig 1: Identifying Audio Remote Switch Terminals
    G05593201Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Position Resistance
    OFF About 10 kΩ
    MODE About 3.7 kΩ
    CH (+) About 1.7 kΩ
    CH (-) About 775 Ω
    VOL. UP (↑) About 357 Ω
    VOL. DOWN (↓) About 100 Ω
  4. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the audio remote switch.
  5. Use a diode tester between the terminals in each switch position as shown.
    Fig 2: Testing Diode Using A Diode Tester Between Terminals As Shown
    G05593202Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If the diode test is bad, replace the switch.
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