Diagnostic Test: Car Status
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Acura TSX and 2004 Acura TSX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Always check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Before troubleshooting, get the navigation system anti-theft codes.
- After troubleshooting, enter the navigation system anti-theft codes.
- Full brightness on the instrument panel brightness control causes the system to stay in the day mode, even when the lights are on.
- Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is not on full brightness. Turn the headlights on, and adjust the dash brightness to the middle range.
- Change the day/night mode to AUTO under "Set-up" and recheck.
Does the display change to day and night modes when turning the headlights on and off?
YES -The system is OK at this time.
NO -Go to step 3.
- Go into the diagnostic mode and use "Car Status" to check the ILL signal (see CAR STATUS
) by turning the head lights ON, then OFF.
Is the "ILL" signal OK?
YES -The system is OK.
NO -Check the ILL+ circuit between the navigation unit and relay module.