Navigation frequently asks for anti-theft code and needs GPS initialization
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NOTE:
- Check for low battery.
- This is often caused by losing battery power or a poor ground.
- Make sure the DVD is not scratched or damaged.
- Make sure the correct DVD color and version is installed.
- Measure the voltage between body ground and navigation unit connector C (8P) terminal No. 1.
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Is there battery voltage?
YES - Go to step 2.
NO - Repair open or short in the wire between passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box and the navigation unit.
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Measure the voltage between body ground and navigation unit connector C (8P) terminal No. 2.
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Is there battery voltage?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Repair open or short in the wire between passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box and the navigation unit.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the navigation unit connector C (8P).
- Check for continuity between navigation unit connector C (8P) terminal No. 4 and body ground.Fig 3: Checking For Continuity Between Navigation Unit Connector C (8P) Terminal No. 4 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?
YES - Replace the navigation unit (see NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
NO - Repair open in the wire between navigation unit and body ground (G501).