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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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2007-2008 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Audio - Element

  

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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2007-2008 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Audio - Element

  

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 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

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.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Audio - Element

  

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 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

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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