Diagnostic Test: Car Status

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.

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Check the vehicle battery condition first.
Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
Inspect the navigation DVD for scratches or damage.
Confirm the correct navigation DVD color and version disc is installed in the navigation unit.
Refer to General Troubleshooting for a list of common DVD screen error messages and the probable causes (see PC CARD FAQS ).
Go into the Diagnostic mode and use the Car Status diagnostic (see CAR STATUS ) to check the status of the DVD cover.
The following troubleshooting is for the error messages shown on the error message table (see PC CARD FAQS ).

Check the navigation DVD reading surface for scratches and finger prints.
Are there any scratches or finger prints on the navigation DVD reading surface?

YES - Clean or replace the navigation DVD (see DVD-ROM REPLACEMENT ). ■

NO - If the problem occurs occasionally when the system is cold, this is normal. If the problem occurs frequently when driving, replace the navigation unit (see NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). ■