Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Radio - Static When Adjusting the Volume

97-008

BODY

FEB 3, 1997

Applies To:
1996 - 97 Accord - See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Static When Adjusting the Radio Volume

PROBLEM
Static from the speakers when the radio volume knob is first adjusted. After you move the knob a few times, the static usually stops. If the vehicle sits for several hours, the problem may recur.

VEHICLES AFFECTED
1996 Accord:
LX: Coupe - ALL
LX: Wagon - ALL
LX: 4-door - Thru VIN 1HGCD5... TA274904
EX:ALL

1997 Accord:
LX: Coupe -Thru VIN 1HGCD7... VA000775
EX: 4-door -Thru VIN 1HGCD5. . . VA016515
V6 -Thru VIN 1HGCE6. . . VA002045
Coupe -Thru VIN 1HGCD7... VA003007
Wagon-Thru VIN 1HGCE1 . . . VA001323

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the radio with the correct remanufactured unit listed under PARTS INFORMATION. For radio removal, refer to page 23-211 of the 1996 or 1997 Accord Service Manual.

NOTE:
To return a removed radio, follow the appropriate steps in Service Bulletin 89-029, Audio Unit In Warranty Exchange/Out of Warranty Repair; dated May 6, 1996.

PARTS INFORMATION

Auto Radio Tuner:
LX: P/N 39100-SV4-A01RM
H/C 4260428

EX: 4-door - P/N 391 00-SV4-A00RM
H/C 4435046
Coupe - P/N 391 00-SV2-A00RM
H/C 4435020
Wagon - P/N 39100-SV5-A40RM
H/C 4435087





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation number: 010150
Flat rate time: 0.7 hour
Defect code: 032
Contention code: F99

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.