Display Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Any other diagnostic screens shown are for audio manufacturer's use only.

Entry LCD lighting/lights-outs mode (press No. 3 button)

This diagnostic screen checks for segments that may be dead (off) or stuck on.

All the segments in the display must appear. If there are dead segments, replace the audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

When the display segments are all on, press the No. 3 button. The entire display must turn black. If any segments are stuck on, replace the audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

Fig 1: Identifying Audio Display - Entry LCD Lighting/Lights-Outs Mode (Press No. 3 Button)

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Illumination level (for the gauge illumination) indication (press No. 4 button)

This diagnostic screen checks the gauge illumination input

With the headlights on, you should see a values between 1 (max low) and 22 (max high).

When you dim and brighten the gauge with the dimmer knob, you should see this value change accordingly. If it doesn't, check for B-CAN DTCs.

Fig 2: Identifying Audio Display - Illumination Level Indication (Press No. 4 Button)

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Vehicle speed pulse indication (press No. 5 button)

This diagnostic screen checks that the audio unit is receiving the VSP indication.

When you drive the vehicle, the VSP indicates the vehicle speed in km/h.

Fig 3: Identifying Audio Display - Vehicle Speed Pulse Indication (Press No. 5 Button)

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Reception level indication (Push and hold 5 sec FM button)

This diagnostic screen checks the audio units reception level that can used in diagnosis check the audio reception quality.

To check AM or FM reception, press and hold the applicable band button for 5 seconds, then release. The reception level is displayed in decibels (db). You can check the reception with or without the amplifier. Press the A. SEL button to toggle between turning the amplifier on and off. You can change the station with the tuner button to check the reception level of any specific radio station. Compare this value with a known-good vehicle to check the audio unit reception.

Fig 4: Identifying Audio Display - Reception Level Indication (Push & Hold 5 Sec FM Button)

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