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Navigation Cannot Control Audio System

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Diagnostic Test: System Links 

NOTE:
  • Check The Vehicle Battery Condition First (See Battery Test ).
  • Check For And Resolve All Can Dtcs Before Troubleshooting The Navigation System.
  • Verify That The Correct Navigation Unit Is Installed For This Model. Go Into The System Diagnostic Mode, And Use Version (See version  ).
  • Check For Connectors For Poor Connections Or Loose Terminals.
  • Make sure that the correct navigation DVD color and version are installed.
  • Inspect The Navigation DVD For Dirt Or Damage (See DVD Handling And Cleaning  ).
  • Check Any Official Honda Service Website For More Service Information About The Navigation System.
  1. Turn The Ignition Switch To On (II).
  2. Make Sure The Anti-Theft Code For The Audio System Is Entered.
  3. Go Into The System Diagnostic Mode, And Select The Self-Diagnosis Mode (See system Links  ).
  4. Check The System Links.

    Is The Radio Icon Red? 

    Yes  -Go to Voice Guidance Cannot Be Heard, Is Broken Up, Or There Is Static Troubleshooting (See gps Icon Is White Or Not Shown  ).

    No  -Go to next step.

  5. Substitute A Known-Good Navigation Unit (See navigation Unit Removal/Installation  ), And Recheck.

    Can The Navigation System Control Audio/Disc? 

    Yes  -Replace The Original Navigation Unit (See navigation Unit Removal/Installation  ).

    No  -Do The Audio System Troubleshooting.