Honda Accord: AM/FM Antenna Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than one Inch.
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with isopropyl alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion of the window antenna wire (B) with cellophane tape (C).
3. Using a commercially available rear window defogger repair kit, apply a heavy coat of paint (A) extending about 1/8" on both sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.
4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry 3 hours before removing the tape.
AM/FM Antenna Amplifier
Replacement
1. Remove the C-pillar trim.
• 4-door (see page 20-110)
• 2-door (see page 20-110)
2. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the AM/FM
antenna amplifier (B).
4-Door
2-Door
3. Remove ...
XM Antenna Replacement
1. Remove the headliner (see page 20-140).
2. Remove the nut (A) from the XM antenna (B).
3. Disconnect the connector (C) and remove the XM
antenna.
4. Install the XM antenna in the reverse ...
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XM Receiver Removal/Installation
1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the right trunk side
trim panel {see page 20-132).
2. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the XM receiver
(B).
4-Door
3. Remove the mounting bolt (C) and lo ...
General Troubleshooting Information
Intermittent Failures
The term Intermittent failure means a system may have
had a failure, but it checks OK now. If the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) on the dash does not come on,
check for poo ...
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)*
Maintains a constant vehicle speed and a safe distance between your vehicle
and the
vehicle ahead of you without having to keep your foot on the brake pedal or
accelerator.
WARNING
Improper ...