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Navigation cannot control audio system

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 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 Diagnostic Menu, and use the Navi System Link diagnosis (see SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE  ).
  4. Check the System Links.

    Is the Radio icon red? 

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

    NO  -Go to step 5.

  5. Substitute a known-good audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and recheck.

    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.