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

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

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.
- Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the anti-theft code.
- After troubleshooting, enter the anti-theft code.
- Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Disconnect audio-navigation unit connector A (24P).

3. Check for poor connection or loose terminals at audio-navigation unit connector A (24P).

Are the connection or terminals OK?

YES -

Repair poor connection or loose terminals, and recheck.

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

5. Measure the voltage between body ground and audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminals No. 14 and No. 24 individually.





Is there battery voltage?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

If the +B wire does not have voltage, repair an open in the wire between the No. 15 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the audio-navigation unit. If the ACC wire does not have voltage, repair an open in the wire between the No. 18 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the audio-navigation unit.

6. Measure the voltage between audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminal No. 12 and body ground.





Is there less than 0.2 V?

YES -

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

NO -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the audio-navigation unit and body ground (G651); Sedan , Sport Wagon Right Side Wire Harness.