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Audio System DTC 1301

DTC 1301  : GPS Antenna Error

NOTE:
  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the hard error codes .

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait at least 1 minute.

    -5. Check for hard error codes .

    Is DTC 1301 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated, go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  2. Determine possible failure area (GPS line, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    GPS antenna 2P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      GPS antenna 2P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 GPS antenna 2P connector (female terminals) No. 1:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH413171Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5.0 V?

    YES 

    Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. Shorted wire check (GPS line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Audio unit connector K (2P)

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      GPS antenna 2P connector: disconnected
      Audio unit connector K (2P): disconnected
    Test point 1 Audio unit connector K (2P) No. 1
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    There is a short to body ground in the wire between the GPS antenna and the audio unit. Replace the affected antenna lead.

    NO 

    The GPS wire is not shorted. Go to step 4.

  4. Shorted wire check (GPS line to SH (GPS) line)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      GPS antenna 2P connector: disconnected
      Audio unit connector K (2P): disconnected
    Test point 1 Audio unit connector K (2P) No. 1
    Test point 2 Audio unit connector K (2P) No. 2

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    There is a short in the wires between the GPS antenna and the audio unit. Replace the affected antenna lead.

    NO 

    The GPS wire is not shorted to SH (GPS) wire. Go to step 5.

  5. Open wire check (GPS line)

    -1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      GPS antenna 2P connector: disconnected
      Audio unit connector K (2P): disconnected
    Test point 1 GPS antenna 2P connector (female terminals) No. 1:
    Test point 2 Audio unit connector K (2P) No. 1
    GHH413173Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the audio unit .

    NO 

    There is an open in the wire between the GPS antenna and the audio unit. Replace the affected antenna lead.

  6. GPS antenna check

    -1. Clear the hard error codes .

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -3. Substitute a known-good GPS antenna .

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait at least 1 minute.

    -5. Check for hard error codes .

    Is DTC 1301 indicated?

    YES 

    Replace the audio unit .

    NO 

    Replace the original GPS antenna.