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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Navigation system stays on the GPS initialization screen
  • Navigation unit
  • Low battery voltage
  • GPS antenna/cable is disconnected or damaged
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • The navigation 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 )
  • Navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Aftermarket metallic window tint
  • PCM (speed and fuel pulses)
  • Harness/fuses/switches
A calculated route always starts from Torrance, CA, regardless of your current location Loss of map matching. Do the symptom troubleshooting for Vehicle position icon constantly leaves road, moves erratically, or is displayed very far from actual position.
  • Navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • PCM (speed and fuel pulses)
  • Harness/fuses/switches
System always comes up in in-line diagnostic mode Factory diagnostic screen In Line Diag (see SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE )  
Navigation system will not accept security code Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION SYSTEM WILL NOT ACCEPT SECURITY CODE )
  • The wrong color navigation DVD or version is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
Navigation frequently asks for anti-theft code and/or needs GPS initialization Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION CANNOT CONTROL XM RADIO )
  • 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 )
  • Navigation unit
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • The navigation DVD is damaged or dirty
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Aftermarket metallic window tint
  • 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 VEHICLE ICON SPINS )
  • Navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Aftermarket metallic window tint
  • PCM (vehicle speed pulse)
  • Internal defect in GPS antenna
No picture is displayed Symptom Troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING )
  • Navigation unit
  • Low battery voltage
  • The wrong color navigation DVD or version is installed
  • The navigation DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Navigation display unit
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Picture has lines or rolls Symptom Troubleshooting (see PICTURE HAS LINES OR ROLLS )
  • Navigation unit
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • Navigation display unit
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Picture is missing a color or tone or is an odd color Symptom Troubleshooting (see PICTURE IS MISSING A COLOR OR TONE OR IS AN ODD COLOR )
  • Navigation unit
  • The wrong color navigation DVD or version is installed
  • The navigation DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Navigation display unit
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Navigation display buttons do not work or respond properly Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY BUTTONS DO NOT WORK OR RESPOND PROPERLY )
  • Navigation display unit
  • Open/short between the audio unit, audio disc changer, Navigation display unit. Navigation unit, or the XM receiver or the GA-Net bus
  • The wrong color navigation DVD or version is installed
  • The navigation DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Display day/night mode does not work or does not work properly Symptom Troubleshooting (see DISPLAY DAY/NIGHT MODE DOES NOT WORK OR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY )
  • Navigation display unit
  • Gauge control module (CAN)
  • Display brightness set to High in day or night mode
  • Harness/fuses/switches
System locks up or freezes constantly Symptom Troubleshooting (see DISPLAY DAY/NIGHT MODE DOES NOT WORK OR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY )
  • Navigation unit
  • The wrong color navigation DVD or version is installed
  • The navigation DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there is static Symptom Troubleshooting (see GPS ICON IS WHITE OR NOT SHOWN )
  • Navigation unit
  • Volume or voice feedback setting (see Owner's Manual)
  • Audio unit/amplifier
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Voice control does not work/respond Symptom Troubleshooting (see VOICE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK/RESPOND )
  • Navigation unit
  • Microphone/voice control switch
  • Volume or voice feedback setting (see Owner's Manual)
  • HandsFreeLink control unit
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Navigation cannot control HVAC by voice command Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION CANNOT CONTROL HVAC BY VOICE COMMAND )
  • The wrong color navigation DVD or version is installed
  • The navigation DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
  • Wrong navigation unit (model code)
Navigation cannot control XM radio Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION CANNOT CONTROL XM RADIO )
  • The wrong color navigation DVD or version is installed
  • The navigation DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Audio unit
  • XM receiver
  • Harness
CDs cannot be inserted and/or ejected from the audio disc changer
  • Navigation display
  • Audio disc changer
  • Harness
Display can be opened and/or closed even when a CD is being inserted or ejected Symptom Troubleshooting (see DISPLAY CAN BE OPENED AND/OR CLOSED EVEN WHEN A CD IS BEING INSERTED OR EJECTED )
  • Navigation display
  • Audio disc changer
  • Harness
OPEN/CLOSE function of the display does not work Symptom Troubleshooting (see DISPLAY CAN BE OPENED AND/OR CLOSED EVEN WHEN A CD IS BEING INSERTED OR EJECTED )
  • Navigation display
  • Audio disc changer
  • Harness
Navigation display does not close Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY WILL NOT CLOSE )
  • Navigation display
  • Audio disc changer
  • Harness
Navigation display does not open or opens part way Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY WILL NOT CLOSE )
  • Navigation display
  • Audio disc changer
  • Harness
The Acura Globe Screen (not the Honda Globe Screen) appears every time the vehicle is started Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE ACURA GLOBE SCREEN (NOT THE HONDA GLOBE SCREEN) APPEARS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED ) Also see the symptom the wrong DVD was installed and now the system does not function properly
Navigation cannot control audio system Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY STAYS ON WITH IGNITION SWITCH IN LOCK (0) ) The wrong color navigation DVD or version is installed
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 Manual
Navigation unit will not eject or accept the navigation DVD Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION UNIT WILL NOT EJECT OR ACCEPT THE NAVIGATION DVD )  
Previous Destinations button is dim and not selectable in the Enter destination by screen (grayed-out) The vehicle on the navigation unit may be new, or the customer deleted the destination without a stored previous destination, the system can't route to a previous 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
  • Verify proper operation and system limitations using the navigation system manual
  • See Answering customer question navigation coverage in general troubleshooting
  • Database limitations (address not in database)
  • Wrong color DVD installed
  • Older database
Rearview camera image does not come on or work properly Symptom Troubleshooting (see REARVIEW CAMERA IMAGE DOES NOT COME ON OR WORK PROPERLY ).
  • Check software for the latest up-dates
  • Scratched or damaged DVD
  • No backup signal
  • The wrong color navigation DVD or version is installed
The map will not display the Southern portion of the U.S. or the Northern parts of Canada North American coverage is different for U.S./Canada markets. See the Version Diagnostic Screen (see SOLAR ANGLE ) for details on coverage differences.
  • See Owner's Manual
  • The wrong colored navigation DVD or wrong market navigation DVD is installed
Navigation display stays on with ignition switch in LOCK (0) Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY STAYS ON WITH IGNITION SWITCH IN LOCK (0) )
  • Harness/fuses/switches
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
DVD read error messages Symptom Troubleshooting (see DVD READ ERROR MESSAGES )
  • The navigation DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Navigation unit
  • Low battery voltage
  • The wrong color navigation DVD or version installed
Various error messages (except DVD read error) See error message table (see ERROR MESSAGE CHART )  
The navigation anti-theft code card is lost or missing See anti-theft feature (see ANTI-THEFT FEATURE )  
The vehicle icon lags behind when the vehicle turns See self-inertial navigation limitations (see SELF-INERTIAL NAVIGATION LIMITATIONS )
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Aftermarket metallic window tint
Navigation screen is darker than normal or takes time to brighten when it is cold See LCD display unit limitations (see MUTING LOGIC ) Compare to a known-good vehicle
The navigation clock is off by 1 to 3 hours after replacing the navigation unit See service precautions (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS )
  • Do Map Matching (see MAP MATCHING )
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Aftermarket metallic window tint
  • Check and adjust the clock settings
A new navigation DVD is needed See Obtaining a Navigation DVD (see MAP MATCHING )  
The DVD is scratched or dirty See DVD Handling and Cleaning (see DVD HANDING AND CLEANING )
  • Navigation unit
  • Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system
The wrong DVD was installed and now the system does not function properly See Precaution customer Sneak Previews (see HOW TO ANSWER CUSTOMER QUESTIONS ABOUT NAVIGATION COVERAGE )
  • Install the correct version DVD
  • Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system
A POI cannot be found See How to answer customer questions about navigation coverage (see HOW TO ANSWER CUSTOMER QUESTIONS ABOUT NAVIGATION COVERAGE )
  • The navigation DVD is damaged or dirty
  • The database may be out of data.

    Confirm the POI exists in a current production vehicle

A specific city cannot be found See How to answer customer questions about navigation coverage (see HOW TO ANSWER CUSTOMER QUESTIONS ABOUT NAVIGATION COVERAGE )
  • The navigation DVD is damaged or dirty
  • The database may be out of data.

    Confirm the POI exists in a current production vehicle

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  
Time is not correct Reset Time Adjustment in set-up (see)
  • The wrong colored navigation DVD or version is installed
  • Reset Time Adjustment in set-up
  • A defective GPS receiver in the navigation unit
Navigation does not call using the HFL Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION DOES NOT CALL USING THE HFL ) The wrong colored navigation DVD or version is installed