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Diagnostic Test: Navi System Link

NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first.
  • Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
  • Make sure that the correct navigation DVD color and version are installed.
  1. Start the vehicle.
  2. Make sure the anti-theft code for the audio system is entered.
  3. Go into the Diagnostic mode, and use the Navi System Link diagnostic (see SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE  ).
  4. Check the system links.

    Is the XM icon red? 

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

    NO  - Go to step  5.

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

    Can the navigation control XM radio? 

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

    NO  - Do the audio system troubleshooting.

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