How to check for audio display condition

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION How to check for audio display condition
NOTE: The audio unit must be in the code enter screen before doing the self-diagnostic function.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (I) or ON (II) position.
  2. Turn off the audio unit.
  3. Push and hold the "No. 1" and "DISC No. 6" buttons. While holding the buttons, push the "VOL push PWR" knob (A) to ON. Release the buttons and the self-diagnostic function begins:
    Fig 1: Identifying Audio Display Buttons
    G05593135Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. By pressing a preset button, the input triggers the diagnostic mode that is assigned to that preset switch.

    "No. 3" button 

    Entire LCD lighting mode: Turns on the entire LCD to show the presence or absence of an LCD segment failure.

    "No. 4" button 

    Entire LCD light-out mode: Turns off the entire LCD to show the presence or absence of an LCD failure.

  5. The self-diagnostic function ends when you turn the audio unit off, or turn the ignition switch off.
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