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Navigation Frequently Asks For Anti-Theft Code and Needs GPS Initialization

Navigation Frequently Asks For Anti-theft Code And Needs GPS Initialization

NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Always make sure that the correct DVD color and version are installed.
- Check any official Honda service website for more information about the navigation.

1. Check the No. 23 (10 A) and No. 17 (15 A) fuses in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the No. 34 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

Are the fuses OK?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Replace the fuses.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Measure the voltage between navigation unit connector A (17P) No. 14 terminal and body ground, between No. 17 terminal and body ground, and between navigation unit connector C (12P) No. 1 terminal and body ground.






Is there battery voltage on all terminals?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the appropriate fuse/relay box and the navigation unit.

4. Measure the voltage between navigation unit connector A (17P) No. 9 terminal and body ground, between navigation unit connector C (12P) No. 4 terminal and body ground, and between navigation unit connector B (22P) No. 15 terminal and body ground.






Is there less than 0.1 V?

YES - Replace the navigation unit.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the navigation unit and body ground (G502), or navigation connector C (12P) and body ground (G504).