Honda Element. Manual — part 157

CD Error Codes

CD ERROR CODES

XM Error Codes

XM ERROR CODES

Audio Unit Error Codes

AUDIO UNIT ERROR CODES

Error Code Displayed

Possible Cause

Solution

BAD DISC > PLEASE
CHECK > OWNERS
MANUAL > PUSH
EJECT

There is a problem with the disc
player. A common problem is
disc labels coming off the disc
while in the player.

Try to eject the disc and try another one. If
there is still a problem, replace the audio unit.

CD HEAT ERROR

Disc player is hot. This can
happen if the vehicle is parked
out in the hot sun all day.

Park the vehicle in a cooler place for a while
and try the disc player again. If the error code
is still present, try another disc. If the error
code is still present, replace the audio unit.

Error Code

Displayed

Possible Cause

Solution

XM OFF AIR

XM channel not in
service.

Try another XM channel.

XM NO
SIGNAL

Loss of signal.

Both terrestrial and satellite antennas have lost signal. Park the
vehicle outside with a clear view of the southern horizon.

XM
UPDATING

XM radio is receiving an
information update from
the network.

This message will disappear once the update finishes.

XM
ANTENNA

XM antenna error.

Repair open or short in the satellite antenna. Substitute the XM
antenna with a known-good one, and recheck. If the error is
gone, replace the original XM antenna. If the error is still
present, replace the antenna lead.

--

No signal from XM.

Check a known-good vehicle with XM radio. If the known-
good vehicle has the same symptoms, contact XM at (800) 852-
9696.

Error Code

Displayed

Possible Cause

Solution

CODE ERROR
1

Anti-theft code
mismatch (1

st

try).

Enter the correct anti-theft code.

CODE ERROR
E

Anti-theft code
mismatch (10

th

try).

Remove fuse No. 9 (10 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box, then
reinsert it. You will have 10 more tries to enter the correct anti-
theft code.

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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING

POOR AM OR FM RADIO RECEPTION OR INTERFERENCE (WITH 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?

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

antenna mast isn't loose.

Is there any damage?

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.

NOTE:

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

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

NO -Go to step 7.

7. Disconnect the AM/FM/XM antenna 3P connector from the AM/FM/XM 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/XM antenna 3P connector No. 3 terminal and body ground.

Fig. 17: Measuring Voltage Between AM/FM/XM Antenna 3P Connector No. 3 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 E (3P).

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

3P connector No. 3 terminal.

NOTE:

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

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Fig. 18: Checking Continuity Between Audio Unit Connector E (3P) No. 3 Terminal And
AM/FM/XM Antenna 3P Connector No. 3 Terminal
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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 14.

NO -Repair open in the wire between the audio unit and the AM/FM/XM antenna. Also check the
AM/FM antenna lead/sub lead connector.

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

Fig. 19: Checking Continuity Between Audio Unit Connector E (3P) Terminal No. 3 And Body
Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between the audio unit and AM/FM/XM antenna.

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

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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

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