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Navigation frequently asks for anti-theft code and/or needs GPS initialization

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NOTE:
  • This is often caused by a loss of battery power, a low or poor battery condition, or a poor ground.
  • Make sure that the latest navigation software is installed.
  • Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
  • Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio-navigation unit.
  • After troubleshooting, enter the anti-theft codes for the audio-navigation unit.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Disconnect audio-navigation unit connector A (24P), and check for loose terminals.

    Are any of the terminals loose? 

    YES  -Repair or replace the loose terminal(s).

    NO  -Go to step 3.

  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  4. Measure the voltage between body ground and audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminals No. 14 and No. 24 individually.
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Connector A (24P) Terminals
    G08058216Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  --If the +B wire does not have voltage, repair an open in the wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and audio-navigation unit connector A (24P). If the ACC wire does not have voltage, repair an open in the wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and audio-navigation unit connector A (24P).

  5. Measure the voltage between audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminal No. 12 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Connector A (24P) Terminal No. 12 And Body Ground
    G08058217Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there less than 0.2 V? 

    YES  -Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminal No. 12 and body ground (G504) (see CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY BOX INDEX ).