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Manufacturer Code Charts: 1201




Navigation System DTC Troubleshooting: 1201

DTC 1201:

DVD High Temp

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Battery Test.
- Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
- This navigation DTC sets when the internal temperature of the ECU rises above 158 °F (70 °C). The unit is designed to shut down to protect the audio-navigation unit ECU. This could be caused by an inoperative ECU fan or if the vehicle cabin temperature exceeds the maximum. Do the troubleshooting when the audio-navigation unit is within the allowable temperature range.
- Before you troubleshoot, make sure to follow the general troubleshooting information How to Troubleshoot the Navigation System.

1. Check that the temperature is below 158 °F (70 °C) in the vehicle cabin.

2. Clear the hard error code.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).

4. Check for the hard error code.

Is DTC 1201 indicated?

YES -

Replace the audio-navigation unit Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation.�

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the unit repeatedly comes back with the DTC, replace the audio-navigation unit Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation.�