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Audio-HVAC Subdisplay Unit Does Not Work Properly

Audio-HVAC subdisplay unit does not work properly

NOTE:
- Always make sure that the correct DVD color and version are installed.
- Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
- Check and repair all CAN DTCs before doing this troubleshooting.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back ON (II), then observe if the navigation system boots-up with the Acura Globe Screen.

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - See the navigation system symptom troubleshooting for The Honda Globe Screen appears every time the vehicle is started.

2. Operate the audio system.

Does the audio information display properly?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - See the audio system symptom troubleshooting for Audio system information does not display on the display panel or audio-HVAC subdisplay unit.

3. Operate the climate control system.

Does the climate information display properly?

YES - Check the connections at the audio-HVAC subdisplay unit, display panel control unit and audio unit. Then recheck the function.

NO - Go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
5. Disconnect audio-HVAC display panel connector C (10P) and the audio-HVAC subdisplay unit connector.
6. Check for continuity between audio-HVAC display panel connector C (10P) and the audio-HVAC subdisplay unit connector according to the table.






Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Open in the wire(s). Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the audio-HVAC display panel and audio-HVAC subdisplay unit. If the connections are OK, replace the affected shielded harness.

7. Check for continuity between audio-HVAC display panel connector C (10P) and the audio-HVAC subdisplay unit connector according to the table.






Is there continuity?

YES - Short in the wire(s). Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO - Go to step 8.

8. Start the engine.
9. Measure the voltage between audio-HVAC display panel connector C (10P) and body ground according to the table.






Is there 0.1 V or more?

YES - Short in the wire(s). Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO - Substitute these units one at a time, in the order listed with know-good units. Restest after each unit substitution. Replace the unit that resolves the problem:
- Audio-HVAC Subdisplay Unit
- Navigation Unit
- XM Receiver Unit
- Center Panel Control Unit
- Audio Unit