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Navigation frequently needs GPS initialization

NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first BATTERY TEST
  • Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
  • Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
  1. Check if the CSF (GPS Initialization) screen is displayed every time the ignition switch is turned to ON (II).

    Is CSF screen displayed every time? 

    YES  -The failure is duplicated, go to step 2.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  2. Measure the voltage between audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminal No. 12 and body ground, and audio-navigation connector D (20P) terminal No. 11 and body ground.
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Audio-Navigation Unit Connector A (24P) Terminal No. 12 And Body Ground
    G08083230Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Audio-Navigation Connector D (20P) Terminal No. 11 And Body Ground
    G08083231Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there less than 0.2 V on all terminals? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the audio-navigation unit and body ground (G503).

  3. Check for the hard error code (see HOW TO CHECK ERROR HISTORY (NAVIGATION DTCS)  ).

    Are there any navigation DTCs indicated? 

    YES  -Go to indicated DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING 

    NO  -Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).