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Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting Index

Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also Check for
Audio-navigation unit power will not turn on (No information display) Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Audio-navigation unit power will not turn on (No information display) 
  • Error Messages 
  • Check any official Honda service website for more information about the navigation system
Center display unit does not work Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Center display unit does not work 
  • Error Messages 
  • Check any official Honda service website for more information about the navigation system
GPS icon is white or not shown Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - GPS icon is white or not shown 
Center switch panel / interface dial and center switch panel buttons do not work Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Center switch panel / interface dial and center switch panel buttons do not work   
Center switch panel / interface dial button illumination does not work Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Center switch panel / interface dial button illumination does not work   
Center display day/night mode does not work or does not work properly Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Center display day/night mode does not work or does not work properly 
  • The instrument (gauge) brightness setting is set to High in day or night mode
  • Gauge control module
Center display does not dim or brighten with dimmer Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Center display does not dim or brighten with dimmer   
Vehicle position icon wanders across the map when driving (does not follow a displayed road) or map vehicle ICON spins Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Vehicle position icon wanders across the map when driving (does not follow a displayed road) or map vehicle ICON spins 
Center display unit stays on with the vehicle in OFF (LOCK) mode Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Center display unit stays on with the vehicle in OFF (LOCK) mode 
  • Aftermarket accessories improperly connected to ACC circuit
  • Check any official Honda service website for more information about the navigation system
System locks up or freezes constantly Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - System locks up or freezes constantly 
  • Error Message 
  • Correct audio-navigation unit is installed for this model
  • Check any official Honda service website for more information about the navigation system
Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there is static Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there is static  Volume or voice feedback setting (see the Navigation System service information)
Voice control does not work/respond Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Voice control does not work/respond  Check any official Honda service website for more information about the navigation system
Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also Check for
Navigation cannot control HVAC by voice command Symptom Troubleshooting - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015 2016 2017) or How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2018 2019 2020) .
Rearview camera image does not come on or work properly Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Rearview camera image does not come on or work properly 
Rearview camera image does not change when selecting different views Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Rearview camera image does not change when selecting different views   
Traffic information is not shown on map screen Go to AcuraLink services do not work troubleshooting - Refer to: AcuraLink Symptom Troubleshooting - AcuraLink services do not work, Hard Error Codes - Refer to:
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015 2016 2017) or
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2018 2019 2020)
System always comes up in in-line diagnostic mode Factory diagnostic screen In Line Diag - Refer to: Navigation System Diagnostic Mode (2018 2019 2020),  or Navigation System Diagnostic Mode (2014 2015 2016 2017)   
Navigation system stays on the GPS initialization screen See System Initialization - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015 2016 2017) or How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2018 2019 2020) .
Previous Destinations button is dim and not selectable in the Enter destination by screen (grayed-out) The vehicle may be new, or the client deleted the destination. Without a stored previous destination, the system cannot route to a previous destination. Enter a destination, and allow the system to route to it. After the trip, the Previous Destinations button will be selectable  
Address cannot be found or system gives poor routing See How to Answer Client Questions about Navigation Coverage - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015 2016 2017) or How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2018 2019 2020)
  • Verify proper operation and system limitations (see the Navigation System service information)
  • Database limitations (address not in database)
  • Software not up to date
  • Older database
The vehicle icon lags behind when the vehicle turns See Self-Inertial Navigation Limitations - Refer to:
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015 2016 2017) or
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2018 2019 2020)
Navigation screen is darker than normal or takes time to brighten when it is cold See LCD Unit Limitations - Refer to:
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015 2016 2017) or
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2018 2019 2020)
Compare to a known-good vehicle
The navigation clock is off by 1 to 3 hours after replacing the audio-navigation unit See Service Precautions - Refer to:
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015 2016 2017) or
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2018 2019 2020)
Time is not correct See Service Precautions - Refer to:
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015 2016 2017) or
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2018 2019 2020)
A POI cannot be found See How to Answer Client Questions about Navigation Coverage - Refer to:
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015 2016 2017) or
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2018 2019 2020) .
  • Software not up to date
  • The database may be out of date. Confirm the POI exists in a current production vehicle
A specific city cannot be found See How to Answer Client Questions about Navigation Coverage - Refer to:
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2014 2015 2016 2017) or
How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System (2018 2019 2020) .
  • Software not up to date
  • The database may be out of date. Confirm the address exists in a current production vehicle
Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also Check for
Error messages are displayed Error Messages  Check any official Honda service website for more information about the navigation system
ODMD (Touch Panel Display) and Center Display brightness do not match Sync Display Brightness setting is turned OFF in Display Settings