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Diagnostic Test: System Links

NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TEST ).
  • Verify that the correct audio-navigation unit is installed for this model. Go into the System Diagnostic Mode, and use Version (see VERSION  ).
  • Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
  • Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio-navigation unit.
  • After troubleshooting, enter the anti-theft code for the audio-navigation unit.
  • Make sure that the correct navigation DVD color and version are installed.
  • Inspect the navigation DVD for dirt or damage.
  • Check any official Honda service website for more information about the navigation system.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Make sure the anti-theft code for the audio-navigation unit is entered.
  3. Go into the System Diagnostic Mode, and select the Self-Diagnosis Mode (see SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE  ).
  4. Check the System Links (see SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE  ).

    Is the Radio icon red? 

    YES  -Do the troubleshooting for the voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there static (see VOICE GUIDANCE CANNOT BE HEARD, IS BROKEN UP, OR THERE IS STATIC  ).

    NO  -Go to step  5.

  5. Substitute a known-good audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ), and recheck.
    NOTE:
    • Eject all the discs before removing the audio-navigation unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
    • Remove the PC card before removing the audio-navigation unit.

    Can the navigation system control the audio system? 

    YES  -Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  -Do the audio system troubleshooting.