A20-049
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: A20-049
Service bulletin - there is a popping or crackling from the speakers or no sound from the audio system. You may also see a network loss message.
Models from 2020
2020 HONDA ODYSSEY |
Models from 2019
2019 HONDA ODYSSEY |
Models from 2018
2018 HONDA ODYSSEY |
Service Bulletin October 12, 2020 20-049 Version 3 2018-21 Odyssey: Popping or Crackling from the Speakers; No Sound from the Audio System; Network Loss Message and/or Display Issues Supersedes 20-049, dated July 27, 2020, to revise the information highlighted in yellow. AFFECTED VEHICLES Year Model Trim Level VIN Range 2018-21 Odyssey ALL except LX ALL REVISION SUMMARY Under AFFECTED VEHICLES, 2021 Odyssey was added. SYMPTOM There is a popping or crackling from the speakers or no sound from the audio system. You may also see a Network Loss message. POSSIBLE CAUSE There is a loose connection in the MOST bus network. CORRECTIVE ACTION Install the FAKRA service housing. PARTS INFORMATION Part Name Part Number Quantity FAKRA Service Housing 39817-TJB-AC0 3 Tool Name Tool Number Quantity Straight FAKRA Puller 07AAC-THRA200 1 Cargo Cap Screw Socket 07AAA-SEPA100 1 TOOL INFORMATION CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Honda automobile dealer. © 2020 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 1 of 13 WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION The normal warranty applies. Operation Number Description Flat Rate Time Defect Code Symptom Code Template ID Failed Part Number 0101Q0 Access the gauge control module, infotainment control unit, and stereo amplifier or tuneramplifier unit, then replace the affected FAKRA connectors (includes test-drive). 2.0 hr 03214 03217 A20049A 39540-THR-A73 Skill Level: Repair Technician INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. Turn the ignition to ON. 2. Press and hold the VOL/Power AUDIO knob, Day/Night icon, and HOME icon at the same time. Then, release them when you see the Dealer Diagnostics screen. Page 2 of 13 3. Select DETAIL INFORMATION & SETTING. 4. Scroll down the menu, and select SHUTDOWN REASON. In this example, the cause of the failure can be identified as Meter:SUDDEN_SIGNAL_OFF. Write down any failures; they will be collected on the warranty claim. Then, clear the data. Page 3 of 13 REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Remove the lower vent covers. 2. Loosen the upper column cover. 3. Disengage the clips around the meter bezel. Then, remove it with the upper column cover as one piece. Page 4 of 13 4. Remove the three screws holding the gauge control module. 5. Turn the gauge control module to access the rear connectors. Then, using the straight FAKRA tool, disconnect the red and green FAKRA connectors, and remove them from the gauge control module. NOTE For more information on using the FAKRA tools, see the job aid, Using the MOST Connector Tools. . 6. Remove the cover above the center display unit. Page 5 of 13 7. Remove the center dash trim. 8. Remove the two screws. 9. Remove the side cover. Page 6 of 13 10. Remove the two screws. 11. Remove the lower dash panel. 12. Remove the passenger lower panel. Page 7 of 13 13. Remove the driver lower console panel and the passenger lower console panel. 14. Pull back the cover, and remove the bolt. 15. Remove the rubber liner, and pull back the lower console cover. Page 8 of 13 16. Remove the two screws from the dashboard center pocket, then pull back the panel. 17. Remove the two upper screws, and loosen the two lower screws. NOTE Some models will have a CD player, DVD player or center pocket. 18. Remove the DVD player, CD player or center pocket to gain access to the two 8 mm bolts holding the infotainment unit. Page 9 of 13 19. While looking upward from underneath where the DVD player, CD player, or center pocket was removed, loosen the two 8 mm bolts holding the infotainment unit, then remove the unit. 20. In the rear cargo area, remove the rear trim panel. 21. On the right rear quarter panel, remove the hook bolts. If needed, use Cargo Cap Screw Socket (T/N 07AAA-SEPA100) to loosen the bolts. 22. Remove the covers then remove the two screws from the passenger side inner rear quarter panel. Page 10 of 13 23. Remove the lower passenger sliding door trim. 24. Remove the right quarter inner panel, then disconnect the connectors. Page 11 of 13 25. Disconnect the red and green FAKRA connectors from the stereo amplifier (Elite) or tuner-amplifier unit (EX, EX-L, Touring), gauge control module, and infotainment unit using the straight FAKRA puller. NOTE Disassemble the connectors one at a time to avoid swapping the green and red wires. Page 12 of 13 26. Using a small screwdriver, remove the secondary lock, then break off the tab as shown. Then, discard the housing and lock. 27. Pull and twist the housing counterclockwise to remove it from the wire. 28. Select the correct color FAKRA housing, then slide the new terminal onto the wire until it clicks into place. 29. Line up the locking tabs on the FAKRA housing with the new terminal, then push the terminal into the housing until it clicks into place. 30. Repeat steps 26 thru 29 for the other connectors. Then, install the FAKRA connectors to the gauge control module, infotainment unit, and stereo amplifier or tuner-amplifier unit. 31. Install all of the removed parts in the reverse order of removal. 32. Test-drive the vehicle to confirm the repair. END Page 13 of 13