Greetings.

I have a 2003 Accord LX 4-door with about 42k miles. Yesterday while driving, I heard a loud static from the left dashboard speaker. Loud static now comes from all speakers and cannot be turned off using the volume control, unless the car is shut down and restarted, sometimes more than once. When I am able to turn the static off, neither the radio or the CD work.

What are the possible causes to this? What are my options? The car is out of warranty by about 15 months/6k miles.

Many thanks.

 

what modifications have you made to it? Aftermarket speakers... subs... anything?

 

I forgot to mention that the stereo in (my wife's) Accord is absolutely bone stock. No modifications whatsoever. Thanks,

 

probably have a blown speaker then. Replace that first then re-check it. hopefully nothing was shorted in the head unit. That thing is VERY expensive

 

I was thinking possibly a loose ground...my stero did the same thing because my door speaker was grounding out agianst my door panel.....

 

Thanks Captain and Jeebies for you suggestions, will keep this updated as I am resolving the issue.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Captain Evil Monkey &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">probably have a blown speaker then. Replace that first then re-check it. hopefully nothing was shorted in the head unit. That thing is VERY expensive</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not tryin to contradict you Evil Monkey but to the OP, you could disconnect the speaker first to see if the noise goes away before you buy a new one

 

Are instructions for disconnecting dashboard speakers available on-line by any chance?

 

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just pop it out of the dash and unplug it

 

Made an appointment with a dealer, they had it diagnosed. The result: Honda is sending a new head unit, will goodwill the cost and the repairs.

Thanks for everybody who pitched in with the information. Glad I found this forum.