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Navigation frequently asks for anti-theft code and/or needs GPS initialization

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NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST ).
  • Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
  • This is often caused by a loss of battery power, a low or poor battery condition.
  • Make sure that the correct navigation DVD color and version are installed.
  • Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation system.
  • After troubleshooting, enter the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation system.
  • Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Measure the voltage between body ground and navigation unit connector A (8P) terminals No. 1 and No. 2 individually.
    Fig 1: Checking Battery Voltage On Navigation Unit Connector A (8P) Terminals No. 1 And No. 2
    G05969122Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -If the +B wire does not have voltage, repair an open in the wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and navigation unit connector A (8P). If the ACC wire does not have voltage, repair an open in the wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and navigation unit connector A (8P).

  3. Measure the voltage between navigation unit connector A (8P) terminal No. 4 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Navigation Unit Connector A (8P) Terminal No. 4 And Body Ground
    G00510903Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there less than 0.2 V? 

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

    NO  -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the navigation unit and body ground (G501) (see CONNECTOR TO HARNESS INDEX ).