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Symptom Troubleshooting




Symptom Troubleshooting: Audio disc changer does not load all six discs

Audio disc changer does not load all six discs

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first. Testing and Inspection

- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.

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

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Turn on the audio unit, and try loading six discs into the audio unit (in-dash disc changer).

Does the audio unit accept all six discs?
YES - Intermittent failure, the audio unit is OK at this time.

NO - Go to step 3.


3. Try loading the disc player with six known-good discs.

Does the audio unit (in-dash disc changer) accept all six discs?
YES - At least one of the original discs is faulty.

NO -
- With ELS audio system: Substitute a known-good audio unit. Audio Unit Removal/Installation (With AcuraLink) If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit.

- With premium audio system: Substitute a known-good audio unit. Audio Unit Removal/Installation (With Premium Audio System) If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio unit.