Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Navigation Cannot Control XM Radio

Navigation Cannot Control XM Radio

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 system.
- Review the audio system symptom diagnostic section.
- If you can only turn to channels 000, 001, 174, and 247, make sure the audio unit is set to the channel mode (see owner's manual), if it is set to channel mode, call XM satellite radio customer support and check the account activation status.

1. Start the vehicle.
2. Make sure the anti-theft code for the audio system is entered.
3. Go into the Diagnostic mode, and use the Navi system Link diagnosis.

Is the XM icon red?

YES - Do the troubleshooting for the voice guidance can not be heard.

NO - Go to step 4.

4. Substitute a known-good navigation unit, and recheck.

Can the navigation control the XM radio?

YES - Replace the navigation unit.

NO - Do the audio system troubleshooting.