Honda Element. Manual - part 156

Fig. 12: Audio System Circuit Diagram - EX And SC Models Without XM (1 Of 2) 
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Fig. 13: Audio System Circuit Diagram - EX And SC Models Without XM (2 Of 2) 
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SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION 

The audio system has a self-diagnostic function. 

HOW TO CHECK FOR AUDIO SYSTEM CONDITION 

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (I) or ON (II).  

2. Push and hold the "No. 1" and "No. 6" buttons. While holding the buttons, push the "PWR" knob to ON. 

Release the buttons and the self-diagnostic function begins. 

 

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Fig. 14: Identifying Audio System Buttons 
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3. By pressing a preset button, the input will trigger the diagnostic mode that is assigned to that preset 

switch. 

"No. 2" button  

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

"No. 3" button  

Duty (for the Illumination dim) indication mode: Indicates the duty for the Illumination dim. 

"No. 4" button  

Display I2C-BUS communication verification status: Displays the verification of the communication 
among the display, the EPROM, and the tuner (toggles between "DSP", "EEP" and "TNR" every 5 
seconds). 

Display Specifications  

NOTE:

Any other diagnostic screens shown are for the audio manufactures use 
only.

 

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Fig. 15: Identifying Diagnostic Screens 
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I2C-BUS communication verification status (No. 4 button)  

Fig. 16: Identifying Diagnostic Screens - I2C-BUS Communication Verification Status (No. 4 
Button) 
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4. The self-diagnostic function ends when you turn the audio unit OFF, or turn the ignition switch OFF.  

ERROR CODES 

The audio system displays error codes when a problem is detected with the audio unit, the audio disc, or the 
anti-theft code. 

NOTE:

If any of the buses are faulty (NG), replace the audio unit.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Audio - Element