How to Check Error History

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: DTC 1501 and DTC 2703 can set if the diagnosis is run with the ignition switch in the ACC (I) or ACC mode, even though the HVAC system is OK

The Error History feature is to record intermittent navigation issues that occur while using the system Sometimes the client complaint cannot be duplicated The error history may record the information needed to diagnose the problem To check the error history:

Start the engine
Press and hold the MAP/GUIDE, MENU, and CANCEL buttons for 3 seconds, or connect the SCS service connector to the navigation service connector located by the front passenger's kick panel (see FORCED STARTING OF DISPLAY )
When the Select Diagnosis Items menu is displayed, select Detail Information&Setting

Fig 1: Screen Display - Detail Information&Setting
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When the navigation unit has hard codes, the Error History icon appears yellow when the Self Diagnosis mode (System links) screen is displayed When no hard errors are stored, the icon appears gray To view the errors with their DTC codes, select the error history icon
USA models

Fig 2: Screen Display - (USA Models) Self Diagnosis Mode (System Links)
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Canada models

Fig 3: Screen Display - (Canada Models) Self Diagnosis Mode (System Links)
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Select Hard Error
NOTE: Soft errors are for factory use only

Fig 4: Screen Display - Error History
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Hardware Error History

The Hard Error screen displays the following information for each error
- The DTC trouble code for the error
- A brief description of the DTC code
- The date and time when the error occurred
NOTE:
- To see additional errors, use the interface dial to select UP or DOWN
- The Save feature is for factory use only
Use the DTC Symptom Troubleshooting table to troubleshoot the error
NOTE:
- Hard error codes cannot be deleted
- The most recent DTCs are listed at the bottom of the list Make sure you scroll to make sure you are reading the most recent DTCs
- The time is recorded in Green which mean time (GMT)
- If you replace the audio-navigation unit, save the DTCs to the included USB drive
Select Return to exit the error history

Software Error (Soft error) History

Software errors are not available They are for factory use only