Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting Index

Symptom
Diagnostic procedure
Also check for
Navigation system stays on the GPS initialization screen
  • Navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable is disconnected or damaged
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Vehicle position icon constantly leaves road, moves erratically, or is very far from actual position
  • Navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • ECM/PCM (speed and fuel pulses)
  • Harness/fuses/switches
System always comes up in in-line diagnostic mode
Navigation frequently asks for anti-theft code and needs GPS initialization
  • Loss of voltage or poor ground (G651)
  • Navigation unit
  • Low battery voltage
  • Harness/fuses/switches
GPS icon is white or not shown
  • Navigation unit
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Vehicle icon wanders across the map when driving (does not follow a displayed road) or map or vehicle ICON spins
  • Navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • PCM (speed signal)
No picture is displayed
  • Navigation unit
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Navigation display unit
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Picture has lines or rolls
  • Navigation unit
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • Navigation display unit
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Picture is missing a color or tone or is an odd color
  • Navigation unit
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Navigation display unit
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Display day/night mode does not work
  • Navigation unit
  • Display brightness set to High in day or night mode
  • Navigation display unit
  • Gauge control module (CAN)
  • Harness/fuses/switches
System locks up or freezes constantly
  • Navigation unit
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there is static
  • Volume or voice feedback setting (see Owner's manual)
  • Navigation unit
  • Audio unit/amplifier
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Voice control does not work/respond
Navigation unit microphone harness/switches Hands Free Telephone control unit
Navigation cannot control HVAC by voice command
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
  • Wrong navigation unit (model code)
Navigation cannot control audio system
  • Audio unit
  • Harness
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
Interface dial buttons do not work
  • Navigation unit
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Navigation display unit
  • Interface dial
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Today's Destinations button is dim and not selectable in the Enter destination by screen (grayed-out)
The client has not entered a group of locations for Today's Destinations. This is normal. The button is only selectable if the customer is using this function.
See Owner's Manual
Previous Destinations button is dim and not selectable in the Enter destination by screen (grayed-out)
The vehicle may be new, or the customer deleted the destination. Without a stored previous destination, the system can't route to a previous destination. Enter a destination, and allow the system to route to it. After the trip, the Previous Destinations button will be selectable.
Address cannot be found or system gives poor routing
  • Verify proper operation and system limitations using the owner's manual.
  • See Answering customer question about Navigation coverage in general troubleshooting.
  • Database limitations (address not in database)
  • Wrong color DVD installed
  • Older database
Rearview camera image does not come on or work properly
  • Software for the latest up-dates
  • No backup signal
  • Wrong disc installed in navigation unit
  • Harness
Navigation display stays on with ignition switch in LOCK (0)
  • Harness/fuses/switches
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
DVD screen error messages
  • Navigation unit
  • The wrong colored DVD or version installed
  • Navigation display unit
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
Navigation system will not go beyond the disclaimer screen and displays the OK button
  • The wrong colored DVD or version installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Navigation unit
The navigation anti-theft code card is lost or missing
The vehicle icon lags behind when the vehicle turns
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • GPS antenna/cable
Navigation screen is darker than normal or takes time to brighten when it is cold
The navigation clock is off by 1 to 3 hours after replacing the navigation unit
Time is not correct
Reset Time Adjustment in set-up
  • The wrong colored DVD or version is installed
  • Reset Time Adjustment in set-up
  • A defective GPS receiver in the navigation unit
The DVD is scratched or dirty
Navigation unit
The wrong DVD was installed and now the system does not function properly
  • Install the correct version DVD
  • Check any official Honda service website for
A POI cannot be found
  • The DVD is scratched or dirty
  • The database may be out of date. Confirm the POI exists in a current production vehicle
A specific city cannot be found
  • The DVD is scratched or dirty
  • The database may be out of date. Confirm the address exists in a current production vehicle
An In Line Diagnosis screen appears every time vehicle is started
Navigation unit will not eject or accept the navigation DVD
Poor RDS-TMC reception or interference