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Forced Starting of the Audio-Navigation Unit

Special Tools Required 

SCS Service Connector 07PAZ-001010A

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  2. Remove the right side kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
  3. Connect the SCS service connector (A) to the navigation service check connector (B) located by the passenger's kick panel.
    Fig 1: Identifying SCS Service Connector And Navigation Service Check Connector
    G08071854Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  5. Check that the diagnosis menu for the picture diagnosis starts up, and then changes to the System Link menu.
NOTE: If the display fails to display the System Link screen, refer to No Picture Is Displayed Troubleshooting .