Start-Up Procedure and Diagnostic Menu

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

There are two ways to enter the diagnostic mode.

Method 1: Start the vehicle. When the globe screen appears, connect the SCS service connector to the navigation service connector located behind the navigation unit under the driver's seat. The screen changes to the System Links screen and automatically begins running the self diagnostic. See SYSTEM LINKS section for more information.

NOTE: When finished troubleshooting, make sure to remove the SCS connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Screen Display - System Links

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Method 2: Start the vehicle, and at the disclaimer screen use the navigation display hard buttons as described below:

Make sure the battery is in good condition, then press and hold the three buttons (MAP/GUIDE, MENU, and CANCEL), and keep them pressed for about 3 seconds. The display screen goes directly to the Select Diagnosis Items menu shown below.

Self-Diagnosis Mode (runs the automatic diagnosis of the navigation system)
Detail Information & Setting (allows you to manually diagnose the navigation system)

Fig 2: Identifying Screen Display - Self-Diagnosis Items
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