Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 2503

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Audio System
Symptom Troubleshooting
Poor AM or FM radio reception or
interference
NOTE:
• Check the vehicle battery condition first.
• Check the connectors for poor connections or loose
terminals.
• Check the radio reception in an open area. Poor
reception/interference can be caused by any of these
conditions:
• The radio station is far away.
• Atmospheric conditions are unfavorable.
• Aftermarket window tint.
• A tall building, mountains, or high-voltage power
lines are nearby.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Do the Seek Stop Test (see page 23-107).
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 the reception/interference is the same in
several locations.
Is the reception/ interf erence 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 ( static or whine) only 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 to LOCK (0).
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6. Wrap aluminum foil (A) around the tip of a tester
probe (B) as shown.
A
B
7. Check for continuity by touching one tester probe
to the window antenna terminal (A), and move the
other tester probe along the antenna wires (for AM
reception) or the defogger wire (for FM reception).
A
Is there continuity in all sections of the antenna?
YES − Go to step 8.
− Repair the window antenna wire. Go to AM/
NO
FM Antenna Repair (see page 23-122).
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