Honda Element. Manual - part 165

YES -Substitute a known-good XM receiver, then reconnect the all connectors and recheck. If the 
symptom/indication goes away, replace the original XM receiver. If the symptom/indication is still 
present, replace the audio unit (see 

AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

 ). 

NO -Open in the wire(s) between the audio unit and XM receiver. Replace the affected shielded harness. 

AUDIO SYSTEM SOUND IS WEAK OR DISTORTED (DISPLAY IS NORMAL) 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Turn on the audio unit and check for sound in each mode (AM, FM, XM, and disc). 

Is there sound from the speakers, and is the sound quality normal in each mode?  

YES -Intermittent failure. The system is OK at this time. Check for loose connections at the audio unit, 
amplifier, and each speaker. 

NO -Speakers all work, sound quality is poor. 

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If the sound quality is poor only with the XM radio, or the XM radio does not function, go to poor 
or no sound with XM radio (see POOR OR NO SOUND WITH XM RADIO (AUDIO UNIT 
DOES DISPLAY XM CHANNELS) ).  

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If the sound quality is poor only with AM or FM radio, go to poor AM or FM radio reception or 
interference (see POOR AM OR FM RADIO RECEPTION OR INTERFERENCE (WITH 
XM) ).  

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If the sound is poor in all modes, go to sound quality diagnosis (see SOUND QUALITY 
DIAGNOSIS ).  

AUDIO DISC DOES NOT LOAD 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Turn on the audio unit and insert a known-good disc to see if the symptom can be duplicated. 

Does the disc load?  

YES -Operation is normal. If the disc loads normally, but will not play, go to audio disc does not play 
(see AUDIO DISC DOES NOT PLAY ).

NOTE:

Check the vehicle battery condition first.

NOTE:

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Check the vehicle battery condition first.  

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Disc labels should not be used in the audio unit. They may damage the 
player mechanism.  

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Make sure the disc is compatible with the system (see the owner's manual 
for more information).  

 

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NO -Go to step 3. 

3. Insert another disc. 

Does the disc load?  

YES -The original disc is faulty. 

NO -Replace audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 

RADIO TUNER DOES NOT CHANGE STATIONS 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Turn on the audio unit and check the audio information on the display panel. 

Does the audio information display properly?  

YES -Go to step 3. 

NO -Go to power switch will not turn ON (see POWER SWITCH WILL NOT TURN ON (NO 
INFORMATION DISPLAY AND NO SOUND) ). 

3. Operate the tuning knob to see if the radio station changes. 

Does the radio station change?  

YES -Intermittent failure: The tuning knob is OK at this time. 

NO -Replace the audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 

ERROR CODE: XM NO SIGNAL OR XM ANTENNA IS DISPLAYED 

1. Park the vehicle outside with a clear view of the southern horizon.  

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

3. Turn on the audio unit and select XM radio. 

Does the XM radio receive a signal?  

YES -Reception interference operation is normal.

NOTE:

Check the vehicle battery condition first.

NOTE:

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Check the vehicle battery condition first.  

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Check XM radio reception in an open area. Poor reception/interference can 
be caused by tall buildings, mountains, or high-voltage power lines.  

 

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NO -Go to step 4. 

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

5. Check AM/FM/XM antenna 3P connector and XM receiver connector B (2P). 

Are XM antenna connector B connected?  

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Reconnect XM receiver connector B, recheck XM radio operation. If the signal is restored, operation 
is normal. If signal not restored go to step 6. 

6. Measure the voltage between XM receiver connector A (14P) No. 1 and No. 7 terminal and body ground. 

Fig. 57: Measuring Voltage Between XM Receiver Connector A (14P) No. 1 And No. 7 Terminal 
And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there battery voltage?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -Repair open in the wire between audio unit and XM receiver. 

7. Measure the voltage between XM receiver connector A (14P) No. 11 terminal and body ground. 

 

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Fig. 58: Measuring Voltage Between XM Receiver Connector A (14P) No. 11 Terminal And Body 
Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there less than 0.1 V?  

YES -Go to step 8. 

NO -Repair open in the wire between XM receiver connector A (14P) No. 11 terminal and body ground 
(G551) (see FLOOR WIRE HARNESS (RIGHT BRANCH) ). 

8. Subsitute known-good AM/FM/XM antenna. 

Does the XM radio receiver a signal?  

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

NO -Subsitute known-good XM antenna lead. If the XM radio receives the signal, replace the original 
XM antenna lead. If the XM radio does not receive a signal, replace the XM receiver (see XM 
RECEIVER REPLACEMENT ). 

AUDIO DISC DOES NOT EJECT 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Turn on the audio unit. 

Does the system turn on?  

YES -Go to step 3. 

NO -Go to power switch will not turn ON (see POWER SWITCH WILL NOT TURN ON (NO 
INFORMATION DISPLAY AND NO SOUND) ). 

3. Check to see if the disc ejects correctly with no binding by pushing the EJECT button. 

Does the disc eject?  

YES -Operation is normal. 

NO -Replace the audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 

XM RADIO PRESET MEMORY IS LOST 

NOTE:

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Check the vehicle battery condition first.  

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Disc labels should not be used in the audio unit. They may damage the 
player mechanism.  

 

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2007-2008 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Audio - Element