Honda Element. Manual - part 158

connector E (3P). 

17. Check for continuity between audio unit connector E (3P) No. 1 terminal and the AM/FM/XM antenna 

3P connector No. 1 terminal. 

Fig. 20: Checking Continuity Between Audio Unit Connector E (3P) No. 1 Terminal And 
AM/FM/XM Antenna 3P Connector No. 1 Terminal 
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Is there continuity?  

YES -Go to step 18. 

NO -Replace the AM/FM antenna lead and/or sublead. 

18. Check for continuity between the audio unit connector E (3P) terminal No. 1 and body ground. 

Fig. 21: Checking Continuity Between Audio Unit Connector E (3P) Terminal No. 1 And Body 
Ground 
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NOTE:

Eject all the CDs before remove the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD 
player's load mechanism.

 

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Is there continuity?  

YES -Replace the AM/FM antenna lead and/or sublead. 

NO -Go to step 19. 

19. Check for continuity between the audio unit connector E (3P) terminal No. 2 and the AM/FM/XM 

antenna 3P connector No. 2 terminal. 

Fig. 22: Checking Continuity Between Audio Unit Connector E (3P) Terminal No. 2 And 
AM/FM/XM Antenna 3P Connector No. 2 Terminal 
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Is there continuity?  

YES -Go to step 20. 

NO -Replace the AM/FM antenna lead and/or sublead. 

20. Check for continuity between the audio unit connector E (3P) terminal No. 1 and No. 2. 

Fig. 23: Checking Continuity Between Audio Unit Connector E (3P) Terminal No. 1 And 2 
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Is there continuity?  

YES -Replace the AM/FM antenna lead and/or sublead. 

NO -Go to step 21. 

21. Substitute a known-good AM/FM antenna lead and/or sublead, and check the radio reception. 

Is the reception normal?  

YES -Replace the AM/FM antenna lead and/or sublead. 

NO -Substitute a known-good AM/FM/XM antenna and recheck. If the reception is still poor, replace the 
audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 

POOR AM OR FM RADIO RECEPTION OR INTERFERENCE (WITHOUT XM) 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Do the seek stop test (see SEEK STOP TEST ). 

Is the test vehicle within 10% of the known-good vehicle?  

YES -Multipath interference or weak station. Operation is normal. 

NO -Go to step 3. 

3. Check if the radio reception/interference is the same in several locations. 

Is the reception/interference the same?  

YES -Go to step 4. 

NO -Multipath interference or weak station. Operation is normal. 

4. Check the reception/interference while the engine is running. 

Is there noise with the engine running?

NOTE:



Check the vehicle battery condition first.  



Check the radio reception in an open area. Poor reception/interference can 
be caused by the following: 



The radio station is far away.  



A tall building, a mountain, or a high-voltage power line is nearby.  



Aftermarket window tint.  

 

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YES -Check the antenna and radio grounds. If OK, check the charging system and the ignition system.

NO -Go to step 5. 

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

6. Check the AM/FM antenna mast for cracks, or other damage. Make sure that the AM/FM antenna mast 

isn't loose. 

Is there any damage?  

YES -Replace the AM/FM antenna mast (see AM/FM ANTENNA REPLACEMENT ). 

NO -Go to step 6. 

7. Disconnect the AM/FM antenna 1P connector from the AM/FM antenna.  

8. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

9. Turn on the audio unit and select AM or FM.  

10. Measure the voltage between AM/FM antenna 1P connector terminal and body ground. 

Fig. 24: Measuring Voltage Between AM/FM Antenna 1P Connector Terminal And Body Ground 
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Is there battery voltage?  

YES -Go to step 15. 

NO -Go to step 11. 

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

12. Remove the audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and disconnect audio unit 

connector A(20P). 

NOTE:

Do not use any tools to tighten the AM/FM antenna mast.

 

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