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Navigation Communication Line Circuit Troubleshooting

  1. Operate the climate control system in several modes.

    Is the climate control system OK? 

    YES  -Go to step 2.

    NO  -Do the self-diagnostic function with the HDS (see HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION WITH THE HDS ) or the climate control unit (see HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION WITHOUT THE HDS ).

  2. Do the system links in navigation system diagnostic mode (see SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE ).

    Is the A/C icon red? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -Disconnect audio-navigation unit connector D (20P), then go to step  9.

  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Disconnect audio-navigation unit connector D (20P).
  5. Disconnect climate control unit 36P connector.
  6. Check for continuity between the following terminals of climate control unit 36P connector and audio-navigation unit connector D (20P).

    36P: 12P:

    No. 31 No. 15

    No. 32 No. 5

    No. 33 No. 6

    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Terminals Of Climate Control Unit 36P Connector And Audio-Navigation Unit Connector D (20P)
    G08094371Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 7.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the audio-navigation unit.

  7. Check for continuity between body ground and climate control unit 36P connector terminals No. 31, No. 32, and No. 33 individually.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Climate Control Unit 36P Connector Terminals No. 31, 32 And 33
    G08094372Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the audio-navigation unit.

    NO  -Go to step 8.

  8. Reconnect climate control unit 36P connector.
  9. Connect audio-navigation unit connector D (20P) terminals No. 5, No. 6, and No. 15 with jumper wires.
    Fig 3: Connecting Audio-Navigation Unit Connector D (20P) Terminals No. 5, 6 And 15 With Jumper Wires
    G08094373Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  11. Press and hold the AUTO button, then press and hold the OFF button.
    Fig 4: Identifying HEAT/VENT Indicator
    G08094374Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is the HEAT/VENT indicator solid with the remaining icons blinking? 

    YES  -Do the Unit check with the audio-navigation system (see TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION ).

    NO  -Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom goes away, replace the original climate control unit (see CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).