Start-up procedure and Diagnostic Menu

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

There are two ways to enter the diagnostic mode:

Connect the SCS service connector (see FORCED STARTING OF DISPLAY ) to the navigation service connector located in the trunk. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). The display will go directly to the diagnostic menu screen.
NOTE: When finished troubleshooting, make sure to remove the SCS service connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Use the navigation display hard buttons, press and hold the 3 buttons (Menu, Map/Guide, and Cancel), and keep them pressed for about 5 seconds. The display screen will go directly to the "Select Diagnosis Items" menu.

Fig 1: Diagnostic Menu Screen Display - Start-Up Procedure
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
After the display changes to the Select Diagnosis Items menu, select the item you want to check and the diagnostic will start. To return to the previous screen, select "RETURN".
- Navi System (Link)
- Monitor Check
- Unit Check
- Car Status
- F-CAN (System link)
- GPS Information
- Yaw Rate
- Tire Calibrate
- Functional Setup
- Version
- XM (HIP)