How to: Fix Honda Accord 2003-2007 Malfunctioning Stereo

Symptoms:

– Loud Static from the radio
– Radio goes silent until its turned off and on
– Radio turns on while key is off the ignition
– Battery Drains overnight

Solution: I’ve created a video on how I solved this issue. 

TL;DW : Replace your stereo with an aftermarket one and possibly wire it so that it only turns on when key is inserted into the ignition. 

  • Note: you need to connect the yellow and red wires on the OEM/Stock radio to the accessory line, otherwise the OEM/Stock radio will not power up. 

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————————– OTHER POSTS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES

  • http://www.justanswer.com/honda/1feyi-own-2004-honda-accord-radio-randomly-shuts-off.html
  • http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/general-tech-help-7/2005-accord-accessories-radio-turns-when-car-off-key-out-58721/
  • http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/2005/accessories-interior/radio_turns_itself_on_without_key_in_ignition.shtml
  • http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2291122/honda-radio-stays-on-with-keys-out
  • http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/15-7th-generation/55121-radio-lcd-display-turn-themselves.html
  • http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/15-7th-generation/66943-my-stereo-keeps-flashing-off-even-when-car-not.html
  • http://www.justanswer.com/honda/7jerx-honda-accord-raido-nav-makes-loud-screeching.html
  • http://honda-tech.com/honda-accord-crosstour-2003-current-118/2003-honda-accord-radio-audio-dead-static-not-working-2537054/
  • http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics-10/my-radio-doesnt-work-42945/
  • http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics-10/2007-accord-lx-radio-issues-53466/

Accord Stereo Flickr Video

——-Fix Sources

  • http://www.kia-forums.com/2g-1998-2001-sephia/45727-trying-install-new-stereo-cant-figure.html
  • http://www.audiogroupforum.com/csforum/showthread.php?t=8101
  • http://forums.fourtitude.com/showthread.php?173931-radio-doesn-t-work-help
  • http://www.mr2.com/forums/threads/91534-Stereo-resets-when-car-is-turned-off?s=2b4156985e0e3e57d51c124078f31854
  • http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=368999

Aftermaket Stereo Install Youtube Video

On youtube user -denyRR-  was nice enough to provide photos of the problem – cold joints all over the stereo. He said he’s fixed multiple stereos and that reflowing the joint would fix it. Below are the photos he provided for anyone that wants to see them.