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Navigation Unit Inputs and Outputs

Fig 1: Identifying Navigation Unit Connector A (20P) Terminals
G05446579Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

Terminal Number Wire Color Terminal Name Description Voltage (about) Symptom
1 WHT R SIG 1 (Red signal) Red color signal 0.2 V AC average If open: Red color missing (see "RGB Color" diagnostic).
If short to ground: Red color missing (see "RGB Color" diagnostic).
2 RED G SIG 1 (Green signal) Green color signal 0.2 VAC average in RGB color diagnostic mode If open: Green color missing (see "RGB Color" diagnostic).
If short to ground: Green color missing (see "RGB Color" diagnostic).
3 GRV SH SIG 1 (Shield signal) Shield for No. 1,2, 11, 12, 13 terminals 0 V If open: No change to display.
If short to ground: No change to display.
4 YEL A/C-SI (Air conditioner serial in) Communication signal for climate control unit - HVAC will not respond to navigation commands.
5 GRY ILL (+) (Illumination positive) Parking light on signal Lights on: battery voltage, Lights off: 0 V If open: When brightness = "Auto," night mode for the display is inoperative when lights on.
If short to ground: Blows No. 14 (7.5 A) fuse in under-dash fuse/relay box.
8 WHT CAN-H (CAN high) F-CAN bus communication Pulses 2.5-6 V average 2.5 V (Depends on F-CAN communication traffic) If open:
  1. System Links FI-ECU, and Meter both show "NG."
  2. F-CAN diagnostic = "NG."
  3. B-CAN diagnostic = "NG."
  4. Car status CHG (CAN) = 0.
  5. Functional Setup, Trip info, FUP & Sampled FL = O.

If short to ground: Same diagnostic conditions as when open, and also sets the following DTCs.
  • B1168 Gauge Control Module loss of Comm. (Engine)
  • B1169 Gauge Control Module loss of Comm. (A/T)
  • B1178 F-CAN communication Circuit error.
  • U0073 (F-CAN bus off)
  • U0155 (F-CAN Gauge control module)
  • U0121 (F-CAN VSA control)
9 GRY. SH DISP BUS (GA-NET) (Shield display bus) Shield for display bus No. 10,20 terminals 0 V If open: No change to display.
If short to ground: No change to display.
10 GRN DISP BUS (+) (GA-NET) (Display bus positive) Data bus (+) GA-Net 0-5 V pulses average 2.5 V depends on bus traffic If open: Navigation buttons do not work.
If short to ground: Navigation buttons do not work.
11 YEL B SIG 1 (Blue signal) Blue color signal 0.2 V AC average in RGB color diagnostic mode If open: Blue color missing (see "RGB Color" diagnostic).
If short to ground: Blue color missing (see "RGB Color" diagnostic).
12 BRN C SIG 1 (Composite signal) Composite video (vertical/horizontal) Synchronizing signal 0.2 V AC average in RGB color diagnostic mode If open: Picture rolls horizontally, colors still visible.
If short to ground: Picture rolls horizontally, colors still visible.
13 BLU GND SIG 1 (Ground signal) Ground for color signal 0 V If open: No change to display.
If short to ground: No change to display.
14 RED A/C-SO (Air conditioner serial out) Communication signal for climate control unit - HVAC will not respond to navigation commands.
15 BLU A/C-CLK (Air conditioner clock) Check signal for climate control unit - HVAC will not respond to navigation commands.
17 BLU JOG (Interface dial Jog) Interface dial operation signal 0-5 V pulses If open: You cannot operate navigation system.
If short to ground: You cannot operate navigation system.
18 RED CAN-L (CAN low) F-CAN bus communication Pulses 2.5-6 V average 2.5 V (depends on BUS traffic) If open:
  1. System Links PCM, and Gauge Control Module both show "NG."
  2. F-CAN diagnostic = "NG."
  3. B-CAN diagnostic = "NG."
  4. Car status CHG (CAN) = 0.
  5. Functional Setup, Trip info, FUP & Sampled FL = O.

If short to ground: Same diagnostic conditions as when open, and also sets the following DTCs.
  • B1168 Gauge Control Module loss of Comm. (Engine)
  • B1169 Gauge Control Module loss of Comm. (A/T)
  • B1178 F-CAN communication Circuit error.
  • U0073 (F-CAN bus off)
  • U0155 (F-CAN Gauge control module)
  • U0121 (F-CAN VSA control)
19 GRV SH JOG (Interface dial Shield jog) Shield for interface dial signal - -
20 RED DISP BUS(-) (GA-NET) (Display bus negative) Data bus (-) GA-Net 0-5 V pulses average 2.5 V (depends on BUS traffic) If open: Navigation buttons do not work.
If short to ground: Hard buttons work OK.
*: The shielded drain wires have a heat-shrunk tube insulating the outside of the wire. The color of the insulating tube, typically black or dark gray, may not match the color of the wire listed on the schematic.


Fig 1: Identifying Navigation Unit Connector B (14P) Terminals
G05446580Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

Terminal Number Wire Color Terminal Name Description Voltage (about) Symptom
5 GRN RG L (+) (Route guidance voice left positive) Left audio signal of voice guidance, and Voice Recognition (VR) prompts Audio signal 0.004-0.04 V If open: If voice activated, radio speakers buzz; if voice off, no effect.
If short to ground: If voice activated, radio speakers buzz; if voice off, no effect.
6 BLU MIC OUT (+) (Mic signal positive) Microphone output signal positive 4-5 V (TALK button pressed) If open: No microphone signal shown in diagnostic screens: "Navi System Link" and Functional Setup "Mic Level."
If short to ground: No microphone signal shown in diagnostic screens: "Navi System Link" and Functional Setup "Mic Level."
10 GRN STRG SW (Steering switches) Steering switch output 4-5 V (TALK button pressed) 2.5-3 V (BACK button pressed) If open: Steering wheel Talk and BACK buttons do not work.
If short to ground: Steering wheel Talk, and BACK buttons do not work.
11 GRV SH RG (Shield route guidance) Shield for No. 5,12 terminals 0 V If open: No effect on voice output.
If short to ground: No effect on voice output.
12 RED GND RG (Ground route guidance) Ground for voice guidance, and Voice Recognition (VR) prompts 0 V If open: No effect on voice output.
If short to ground: No effect on voice output.
13 GRV MIC SH (Shield mic) Shield for No. 6,14 terminals 0 V If open: No effect on voice control.
If short to ground: No effect on voice control.
14 PNK MIC OUT (-) (Ground mic) Ground for microphone signal 0 V If open: No microphone signal shown in diagnostics: "Navi System Link" and Functional Setup "Mic Level."
If short to ground: No effect on voice recognition.
*: The shielded drain wires have a heat-shrunk tube insulating the outside of the wire. The color of the insulating tube, typically black or dark gray, may not match the color of the wire listed on the schematic.


Fig 1: Identifying Navigation Unit Connector C (8P) Terminals
G05446581Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

Terminal Number Wire Color Terminal Name Description Voltage (about) Symptom
1 GRN +B (+B Power source) Continuous power source Battery voltage If open: Display picture goes out (display back light still on).
NOTE: System will reboot to "enter code" screen. If short to ground: Blows No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
2 PUR ACC (Accessory) Power source for accessories Battery voltage at ACC (I) If open: Display picture goes out (display back light still on).
If short to ground: Blows No. 35 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
4 BLK GND (Ground) Ground for navigation unit 0 V If open: No effect on system.
If short to ground: No effect on system.
5 LT BLU BACK LT-(Back light or reverse signal) Reverse signal of select lever from "Multiplex Integrated Control Unit" (A/T) In reverse, battery voltage: Otherwise 0 V If open: Navigation never sees reverse.
Diagnostic screen "Car Status," "Back" = 0. If short to ground: Blows No. 14 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
6 BLU VSP (Vehicle speed pulse) Vehicle speed pulse signal from PCM Stopped: 10-11 V DC Average 5 V DC, when moving If open: No vehicle speed pulses.
Diagnostic screen "Car Status," VSP Navi = 0.
If short to ground: No vehicle speed pulses.
Diagnostic screen "Car Status," VSP Navi = 0.
7 RED DIAG+ (Diagnostic positive) Service check signal for navigation system 5-6 V If open: No effect on system.
If short to ground: System goes into diagnostic mode any time the ignition switch is turned ON (I and II). See factory "In Line Diag" (see FACTORY DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN "IN LINE DIAG" ).
8 YEL DIAG-(Diagnostic negative) Ground for service check signal 0 V If open: No effect on system.
If short to ground: No effect on system.


Fig 1: Identifying Navigation Unit Connector E (2P) Terminals
G05446582Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

Terminal Number Wire Color Terminal Name Description Voltage (about) Symptom
1 - SIG GPS signal 5 V If open: GPS icon on screen is white, system links screen ANT shows "NG."
If short to body ground: Same as open.
2 - SH(GPS) Ground for GPS signal 0 V If open: GPS icon on screen is white, system links screen ANT shows "NG."
If short to body ground: No effect on system.


Fig 1: Identifying Navigation Unit Connector F (5P) Terminals
G05446583Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION (USA MODELS)

Terminal Number Wire Color Terminal Name Description Voltage (about) Symptom
1 GRN HIP/HFL COMM3 (HFL communication 3) Communication signal for HFL 5 V DC Solid red HFL icon in Navi System Link.
Phone icon in "route to" screen is grayed out.
2 BLK HIP/HFL COMM4 (HFL communication 4) Communication signal for HFL 4.5 V DC Solid red HFL icon in Navi System Link.
Phone icon in "route to" screen is grayed out.
3 RED HIP/HFL COMM1 (HFL communication 1) Communication signal for HFL 5 V DC HFL icon in Navi System Link changes between red and green
Phone icon in "route to" screen is grayed out.
4 WHT HIP/HFL COMM2 (HFL communication 2) Communication signal for HFL 4.5 V DC HFL icon in Navi System Link changes between red and green
Phone icon in "route to" screen is grayed out.
5 GRV HIP/HFL COMM SH (Shield HFL) Shield for No. 1,2, 3,4 terminals 0 V -
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION (CANADA MODELS)

Terminal Number Wire Color Terminal Name Description Voltage (about) Symptom
1 GRN HFL COMM3 (HFL communication 3) Communication signal for HFL - Solid red HFL icon in Navi System Link
Phone icon in "route to" screen is grayed out.
2 BLK HFL COMM4 (HFL communication 4) Communication signal for HFL - Solid red HFL icon in Navi System Link
Phone icon in "route to" screen is grayed out.
3 RED HFL COMM1 (HFL communication 1) Communication signal for HFL - HFL icon in Navi System Link changes between red and green
Phone icon in "route to" screen is grayed out.
4 WHT HFL COMM2 (HFL communication 2) Communication signal for HFL - HFL icon in Navi System Link changes between red and green
Phone icon in "route to" screen is grayed out.
5 GRV HFL COMM SH (Shield HFL) Shield for No. 1,2, 3,4 terminals - -
*: The shielded drain wires have a heat-shrunk tube insulating the outside of the wire, the color of the insulating tube, typically black or dark gray, may not match the color of the wire listed on the schematic.


Fig 1: Identifying Navigation Unit Connector G (7P) Terminals
G05446584Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

Terminal Number Wire Color Terminal Name Description Voltage (about) Symptom
G1 WHT VCC (VCC supply) Power source for rearview camera 8 V If open: No rearview camera image.
If short to ground: When put into reverse, the navigation screen goes black (backlight still operative).
G2 RED GND (Ground) Ground for rearview camera 0 V If open: No change to rearview camera image.
If short to ground: No change to rearview camera image.
G4 YEL CAMERA V GND (Ground camera) Ground for rearview camera signal 0 V If open: No change to rearview camera image.
If short to ground: No change to rearview camera image.
G5 BLK CAMERA V (Video camera), Video signal for rearview camera 0.3 VAC If open: No rearview camera image.
If short to ground: When put into reverse, the navigation screen goes black (backlight still operative).
G6 GRY CAMERA SH (Shield camera) Shield for No. 1 to No. 7 terminals 0 V If open: No change to rearview camera image.
If short to ground: No change to rearview camera image.
G7 GRN CAMERA ADPT (Adaptive camera) Control signal for rearview camera 0 V If open: No change to rearview camera image.
If short to ground: No change to rearview camera image.