Picture Diagnosis
Start-up procedure1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I), and then press the MENU key on the display The main menu screen appears.
2. Press and hold the keys in this order: (1) MENU key, (2) MAP/GUIDE key, (3) CANCEL key, and keep them pushed simultaneously for 5 seconds. The display changes to the diagnosis menu screen.
System Links
System Links:
- During diagnosis, all of the communication lines connecting the components are shown in yellow.
- If the system is OK, all of the communication lines connecting the components will change to green, the screen will indicate "OK", and a tone will sound.
- If there is a problem in the system, the faulty communication line will change to red, the screen will indicate "NG", and a tone will sound.
- The indication on the screen will not change until the ignition switch is cycled. After repairing the system, turn the ignition switch OFF to reset the system, then return to the Diagnosis Menu screen, and run System Links again.
Tire-Calibrate
Tire Calibrate:
- The "AUTO TUNING" is factory-set to "ON", and it should remain on. If you find it has been turned OFF, turn it back ON.
- The "TIRE-CAL TUNING" can be used, but it is not recommended. The AUTO TUNING function keeps the system in better tune.
Cyclic Diag
In this test, check the following items repeatedly:
- Navigation unit check (Navi ECU)
- Monitor check (except switch test)
To exit this test, press the CANCEL key
In-Line Diag
In this test, you can check following item:
- System links
- Car status
- Yaw rate
Monitor Check:
Monitor Check
Touch the item you want to check, and the check starts.
RGB Color:
RGB Color
The three primary colors of red, green and blue must be shown.
White Raster:
White Raster
The entire display must be shown in white.
Switch Check:
Switch Check
Each switch must be shown on the display and each switch must reverse and sound, when touched.
Test Pattern:
Test Pattern
All 32 colors including black must be indicated (including the back ground color).
Balck Raster:
Black Raster
The entire display must be shown in black.
Color Change:
Color Change
This screen is for the manufacture's use only.
Unit Check:
Unit Check
Touch the item you want to check, and the check starts.
NOTE: Do not use "Force Download". This command is for the manufacturer's use only.
Disp (Display Unit):
Disp (Display Unit)
When the connection is NG
Check for an open or short in the communication line. If the line is OK, replace the display unit.
When the ROM or RAM is NG
Replace the display unit.
System History:
System History
This screen is for the manufacturer's use only.
NOTE: Do not touch the CLR switch. Touching the CLR switch will clear the system history.
GPS Information:
GPS Information
This screen shows the condition of the GPS reception and the vehicle position.
Car Status:
Car Status
Use the car status screen to check each signal.
If the indication does not match the actual vehicle status, check the applicable signal line.
- VSP (vehicle speed pulse indication)
- OFF when vehicle is not moving
- ON when vehicle is moving
- BACK (reverse indication)
- OFF when shift lever is in any position other than reverse
- ON when shift lever is in reverse
- CHG (charging indication)
- ON when engine is running and alternator is charging
- OFF when engine is off or alternator is not charging
- ILL (illumination indication)
- OFF when parking lights or headlights are off
- ON when parking lights or headlights are on
Navi ECU (Navigation Unit):
Navi ECU (Navigation Unit)
When any item is NG. replace the navigation unit.
Backup Clear:
Backup Clear
This screen is for manufacture's use only.
Yaw Rate:
Yaw Rate
"SENSOR" indicates the voltage output from the yaw rate sensor. It should indicate 1.500 to 3.500 V with the vehicle stopped.
NOTE: Do not try to tune the yaw rate sensor unless instructed to by American Honda.