Display day/night mode does not work or does not work properly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit and 2012 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first BATTERY TEST
- Full brightness on the dashlights brightness control with the head lights turned on causes the system to stay in the day mode, even when the lights are on.
- Turn the headlight on, and check that the dash brightness setting is not set to high.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Always check for and resolve all CAN DTCs before troubleshooting the navigation system.
- Verify that the correct audio-navigation unit is installed for this model. Go into the Diagnostic mode and use Version (see VERSION ).
- Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is not on full brightness. Turn the headlights on, and adjust the dash brightness to the middle range.
- Change the day/night mode under Setup to Auto and recheck.
Does the display change to day and night modes when turning the headlights on and off?
YES -The system is OK at this time.
NO -Go to step 4.
- Go into the System Diagnostic Mode, and use the Car Status test to check for an ILL signal (see CAR STATUS
).
Is the ILL signal OK?
YES -Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
NO -Check the ILL+ circuit between the navigation unit and No. 29 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.