Forced Starting of the Audio-Navigation Unit

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools Required

SCS Service Connector 07PAZ-001010A

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Remove the right kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
Connect the SCS service connector (A) to the navigation service connector (B) located by the right kick panel.

Fig 1: Identifying SCS Service Connector And Navigation Service Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Check that the diagnosis menu for the picture diagnosis starts up, and then changes to the system link menu.
NOTE: If the display fails to display the system link screen, refer to no picture is displayed (see NO PICTURE IS DISPLAYED ).