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Audio Unit And Navigation Unit Software Update (16-097)

Publication date: 2017-03-15
Reference number: 16-097

AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPDATE

AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPDATE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 16-097 Version 3, Date of Issue:  March 15, 2017
HONDA: 2016 Pilot
NOTE: Supersedes 16-097 dated March 3, 2017

AFFECTED VEHICLES

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Year Model Trim VIN Range
2016 Pilot EX and above ALL

REVISION SUMMARY

The service bulletin title was revised.

SYMPTOM

There is a software problem within the audio-navigation system that may cause any of the following issues:

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the audio-navigation system software.

TOOL INFORMATION

NOTE: Do not install the USB update device into a PC, as it will no longer function correctly.
TOOL INFORMATION

Tool Name Tool Number Quantity
Audio-Navigation System Update Device (Black USB Device) 07AAU-TG7A1A0 1

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation Number Description Flat Rate Time Template ID Defect Code Symptom Code Failed Part Number
0100A1 Update the audio-navigation system software. 0.3 hr 16-097A 03214 03217 39542-TG7-A01

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE: Do not install the USB update device into a PC, as it will no longer function correctly.
  1. Connect a battery charger or a fully charged jumper battery to the vehicle, and leave it connected during the entire update procedure to maintain a steady voltage.
  2. Turn the ignition to ON.
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  3. Insert the USB update device into the USB port.
    NOTE: If the screen goes blank after the USB update device is inserted, turn the ignition to OFF for 1 minute, then back to ON. The update should restart automatically.
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  4. When you see the message Would you like to update  , select Yes  .
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    This screen will show after 1-2 minutes.

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    This screen will show 0% for about 20-25 minutes without updating. However, the update is still working and you do not have to oversee the update.

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  5. When the screen shows The update completed successfully  , turn the ignition OFF and remove the USB update device.
    NOTE: You may hear a pop when you remove the device.
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  6. Start the engine, and wait until the Anti-Theft System  screen appears. Then, press and hold the audio power button for more than 5 seconds. The update is complete.
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    NOTE:

PAIRING THE PHONE AFTER THE UPDATE PROCEDURE

  1. Select HOME  , then Settings  .
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  2. Select System  , then scroll up until you see Factory Data Reset. 
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  3. Select Factory Data Reset  .
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  4. Select Yes  on the pop-up screen. The system will reboot and return to normal. The phone now can be paired using the phone setup in the owner's manual.
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UPDATE INTERUPTED

  1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
  2. Remove the USB update device.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable for 2 minutes.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
  5. Turn the ignition to ON.
  6. Insert the USB update device into the USB port. The display screen will continue to be blank for up to 10 minutes.

    The display will show the update screen start back at 0 %.

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    The screen will show 0% for about 20-25 minutes without updating. However, the update is still working.

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    Wait until the screen shows The update completed successfully. 

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  7. Turn the ignition to OFF, and remove the USB update device. You may hear a pop when you remove the device.
  8. Start the engine and wait until the Anti-Theft System  screen appears. Then, press and hold the audio power button for more than 5 seconds. The update is complete.
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