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Diagnostic Test: Mic Level

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 ).
  • Make sure that the correct DVD color and version are installed.
  • Check any official Honda service website for more information about the navigation system.
  • Check the connector for poor connection 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.
  • Before assuming that a voice complaint is hardware related, ensure that the voice control system is being operated correctly.
  • Make sure you are on the correct screen when trying to issue a voice command. For instance, the command "Find the nearest Italian Restaurant" only works on a Map screen. (See the navigation system manual for a complete list of allowed voice commands for the information being displayed.)
  • Close the windows, moonroof, and doors.
  • Set the fan speed to low (1 or 2).
  • Adjust the air flow from the air conditioning vents so that they do not blow against the microphone on the ceiling.
  • Pause after pressing the navigation TALK button, then give a voice command clearly in a natural speaking voice. If the system cannot recognize your command, speak louder.
  • If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, the system may not interpret your voice commands correctly.
  • If you speak a command with something in your mouth, or your voice is too husky, the system may misunderstand your command.
  • Compare the system operation with a known-good vehicle. Have more than one person test the system operation. If the known-good vehicle performs the same, it is a characteristic of the system.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Go into the Self-Diagnostic Mode select, Mic Icon Menu, and use the Mic Level test under Functional Setup (see PC CARD INFO  ) to check the operation of the navigation TALK and navigation BACK buttons.

    Are the navigation TALK and navigation BACK buttons operational when you press the button? 

    YES  -Go to step  11.

    NO  -Go to step 3.

  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Do the voice control switch test (see VOICE CONTROL SWITCH TEST  ).

    Is the voice control switch OK? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Replace the HFL-navigation voice control switch (see VOICE CONTROL SWITCH TEST  ).

  5. Remove the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  6. Disconnect the HFL-navigation voice control switch 5P connector and audio-navigation unit connector D (12P).
  7. Check for continuity between audio-navigation unit connector D (12P) terminal No. land body ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Audio-Navigation Unit Connector D (12P) Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground
    G06431988Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the audio-navigation unit and the voice control switch, or replace the cable reel.

    NO  -Go to step 8.

  8. Check for continuity between audio-navigation unit connector D (12P) terminal No. 1 and HFL-navigation voice control switch 5P connector terminal No. 2.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Audio-Navigation Unit Connector D (12P) And HFL-Navigation Voice Control Switch 5P Connector
    G06431989Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 9.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the audio-navigation unit and HFL-navigation voice control switch, or replace the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).

  9. Disconnect audio-navigation unit connector A (24P).
  10. Check for continuity between audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminal No. 5 and HFL-navigation voice control switch 5P connector terminal No. 4.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Audio-Navigation Unit Connector A (24P) And HFL-Navigation Voice Control Switch 5P Connector
    G06431990Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

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

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the audio-navigation unit and the HFL-navigation voice control switch, or replace the cable reel.

  11. Use the Mic Level diagnostic under Functional Setup (see PC CARD INFO  ) to check the operation of the microphone.

    Is the microphone operational? 

    YES  -Check the operation of the voice control system (see the Navigation System Manual).

    NO  -Go to step 12.

  12. Clear the hard error code (see HOW TO CLEAR ERROR HISTORY ).
  13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
  14. Check the HFL DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

    Are there any DTCs indicated? 

    YES  -Repair the indicated DTCs.

    NO  -Substitute a know-good microphone (individual map light) (see HFL-NAVIGATION MICROPHONE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ), then reconnect all of the connectors, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original microphone. If the symptom/indication is still present, replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

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