Voice Control Switch Test/Replacement

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35A9SECTION Voice Control Switch Test/Replacement
  1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the two screws and cover (A) from the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Identifying Audio Remote/Voice Control Switch 5P Connector
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  3. Remove the two screws from the audio remote/voice control switch (B).
  4. Disconnect the 4P connector from the audio remote/voice control switch.
  5. Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and No. 5 terminals in each switch position according to the table.
    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Position Resistance
    OFF About 10 kΩ
    TALK About 2.2 kΩ
    BACK About 630 Ω
  6. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the voice control switch.
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