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Navigation cannot control XM radio

NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST ).
  • Make sure that the correct navigation DVD color and version are installed.
  • Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
  1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Are there any DTCs present? 

    YES  -Troubleshoot the DTC, then recheck.

    NO  -Go to step 4.

  4. Make sure the anti-theft code is entered.
  5. Start the vehicle.
  6. Go into the System Diagnostic Mode, and use the System Links (see SYSTEM LINKS  ).

    Is the XM icon red? 

    YES  -Do the voice guidance cannot be heard troubleshooting (see VOICE GUIDANCE CANNOT BE HEARD, IS BROKEN UP, OR THERE IS STATIC  ).

    NO  -Go to step  6.

  7. Substitute a known-good navigation unit (see NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

    Can the navigation control XM radio functions? 

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

    NO  -Replace the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) or XM receiver (see XM RECEIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).