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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Navigation system stays on the GPS initialization screen SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable is disconnected or damaged
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Vehicle position icon constantly leaves road, moves erratically, or is displayed very far from actual vehicle position Symptom Troubleshooting (see VEHICLE POSITION ICON CONSTANTLY LEAVES ROAD, MOVES ERRATICALLY, OR IS DISPLAYED VERY FAR FROM ACTUAL VEHICLE POSITION 
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • PCM (vehicle speed pulse)
  • Harness/fuses/switches
System always comes up in in-line diagnostic mode Symptom Troubleshooting (see System always comes up in in-line diagnostic mode   
Navigation system does not accept security code Symptom Troubleshooting (see Navigation system does not accept security code  The wrong color DVD is installed
Navigation frequently asks for anti-theft code and/or needs GPS initialization Symptom Troubleshooting (see Navigation frequently asks for anti-theft code and/or needs GPS initialization 
  • Loss of voltage or poor ground (G503)
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Low battery voltage
  • Harness/fuses/switches
GPS icon is white or not shown Symptom Troubleshooting (see GPS icon is white or not shown 
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Vehicle icon wanders across the map when driving (does not follow a displayed road) or map or vehicle ICON spins Symptom Troubleshooting (see Vehicle icon wanders across the map when driving (does not follow a displayed road) or map or vehicle ICON spins page 23-194)
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • PCM (vehicle speed pulse)
No picture is displayed Symptom Troubleshooting (see No picture is displayed 
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Picture has lines/rolls/other issues or is an odd color Symptom Troubleshooting (see Picture has lines/rolls/other issues or is an odd color 
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • Harness/fuses/switches
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
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
System locks up or freezes constantly Symptom Troubleshooting (see System locks up or freezes constantly 
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there is static Symptom Troubleshooting (see Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there is static 
  • Volume or voice feedback setting (see Owner's Manual)
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Stereo amplifier
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Voice control does not work/respond Symptom Troubleshooting (see Voice control does not work/respond 
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Microphone harness/switches
Navigation cannot control XM radio Symptom Troubleshooting (see Navigation cannot control XM radio  Low or weak battery
  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Navigation cannot control audio system  The wrong color or version DVD is installed
Navigation display buttons do not work or respond properly  Symptom Troubleshooting (see page 23-190)
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Open/short between the XM receiver or the GA-Net bus
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
Today's Destinations button is dim and not selectable in the Enter destination by screen (grayed-out) The customer has not entered a group of locations for Today's Destinations. This is normal. The button is only selectable if the customer is using this function See Navigation System Manual
Some set-up and information functions of the navigation system are grayed-out and do not work Customer did not select OK from Disclaimer screen.  
Previous Destinations button is dim and not selectable in the Enter destination by screen (grayed-out) The vehicle or the audio-navigation unit may be new, or the customer deleted the 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
  • Database limitations (address not in database)
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
OPEN/CLOSE function of the display does not work  Symptom Troubleshooting (see page 23-200)
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Harness
Navigation display does not close  Symptom Troubleshooting (see page 23-200)
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Harness
Navigation display does not open or opens part way  Symptom Troubleshooting (see page 23-201)
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Harness
PC card will not play/card icon on audio screen cannot be selected Symptom Troubleshooting (see PC CARD WILL NOT PLAY/CARD ICON ON AUDIO SCREEN CANNOT BE SELECTED (WITH NAVIGATION) ) Audio-navigation unit
The map will not display the Southern portion of the U.S. or the Northern parts of Canada North American coverage is different for USA/Canada markets. See the Version Diagnostic Screen  (see page 23-168) for details on coverage differences
  • See Navigation System Manual
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
Rearview camera image does not come on or work properly  Symptom Troubleshooting (see page 23-203)
  • Check software for latest up-dates
  • Scratched or damaged DVD
  • No backup signal
  • Wrong disc installed in audio-navigation unit
Navigation display stays on with ignition switch in LOCK (0)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see page 23-197)
  • Harness/fuses/switches
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
DVD read error messages  Symptom Troubleshooting (see page 23-195)
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • Damaged DVD
Error messages are displayed See Error Message Table   
Navigation system will not go beyond the disclaimer screen and displays the OK button See Navigation display buttons do not work or respond properly 
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • Scratched or damaged DVD
  • Audio-navigation unit
The navigation anti-theft code card is lost or missing See Anti-theft Feature  (see page 23-113)  
The vehicle icon lags behind when the vehicle turns See Self-Inertial Navigation Limitations  (see page 23-113)
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • GPS antenna/cable
Navigation screen is darker than normal or takes time to brighten when it is cold See LCD Unit Limitations  (see page 23-114)  
The navigation clock is off by 1 to 3 hours after replacing the audio-navigation unit See Service Precautions  (see page 23-115)
  • Perform Map Matching  (see page 23-117)
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Check and adjust the clock settings
A new navigation DVD is needed See Obtaining a Navigation DVD  (see page 23-117)  
Time is not correct Reset Time Adjustment in set-up The wrong color or version DVD is installed
The DVD is scratched or dirty See DVD Handling and Cleaning  (see page 23-118) Audio-navigation unit
The wrong DVD was installed and now the system does not function properly See Precaution on Customer Navigation DVD Sneak Previews  (see page 23-121)
  • Install the correct Version DVD
  • Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system
A specific city cannot be found See How to Answer Customer Questions About Navigation Coverage  (see page 23-120)
  • The DVD is scratched or dirty
  • Refer to Database limitation in the Navigation System Manual to report database errors
An In Line Diagnosis screen appears every time vehicle is started See factory diagnostic screen In Line Diag  (see page 23-154)  
The Acura Globe Screen (not the Honda Globe Screen) appears every time the vehicle is started  Symptom Troubleshooting (see page 23-202) Also see the symptom The wrong DVD was installed and now the system does not function properly
The customer vehicle was recently moved to or from Hawaii, and the map screen does not display properly See Coverage Area  (see page 23-164)