Unable to select audio disc changer

2009 Honda Odyssey EX-LSECTION Unable to select audio disc changer
NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first.
  • Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
  1. Insert a known-good disc into the audio disc changer.

    Does the disc load? 

    YES  -Go to step 2.

    NO  -Go to audio disc does not load troubleshooting (see AUDIO DISC DOES NOT EJECT ).

  2. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
  3. Disconnect audio unit connector D (14P).
  4. Disconnect audio disc changer connector A (18P).
  5. Check for continuity between the audio unit connector D (14P) and body ground according to the table.
    AUDIO UNIT CONNECTOR CHART

    Audio unit connector Wire color
    D9 LT BLU
    D10 PUR
    Fig 1: Identifying Audio Unit Connector D (14P)
    G06277967Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Short to body ground in the wire(s) between the audio unit and audio disc changer. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO  -Go to step 6.

  6. Check for continuity between the terminals of audio unit connector D (14P) according to the table.
    TERMINAL REFERENCE

    From terminal To terminal
    D3 D9, D10
    D9 D10
    Fig 2: Identifying Audio Unit Connector D (14P)
    G06277968Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity between any of the terminals? 

    YES  -Short in the wires between the audio unit and the audio disc changer. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO  -Go to step 7.

  7. Check for continuity between audio unit connector D (14P) and audio disc changer connector A (18P) according to the table.
    AUDIO UNIT CONNECTOR CHART

    Audio unit connector Audio disc changer connector Wire color
    D3 A14 GRY
    D9 A5 LT BLU
    D10 A15 PUR
    Fig 3: Identifying Audio Unit Connector D (14P)
    G06277969Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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