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Audio System - Steering Wheel Controls Work Improperly: Overview

January 20, 2006

Applies To:
1999-03 3.2TL - ALL
2001-03 3.2CL - ALL
2001-02 MDX - ALL

Remote Audio Controls Do Not Work Properly

(Supersedes 03-015, dated December 9, 2005, to update the information indicated by the black bars and asterisks.

This repair for the 2003-04 MDX is being released as a separate bulletin.)

SYMPTOM

When you turn the steering wheel, the remote audio controls do not work properly.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The steering shaft resistance varies because the ground path does not have full contact through the bearing.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dimple the copper shield on the steering column ball bearing in eight places.

*PARTS INFORMATION

Torx bolts (2 required): P/N 90134-S7S-N81*

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 510020

Flat Rate Time: 1.5 hours

Failed Part: P/N 53200-53V-A02

Defect Code: 06403

Symptom Code: 03280

Template ID: 03-015A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

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





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