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




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.
- Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

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

Is the connection OK?

YES -

Repair poor connections or loose terminals, and recheck.

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

4. 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 5.

NO -

If the +B wire does not have voltage, repair an open in the wire between the under-hood fuse/relay box and audio-navigation unit. If the ACC wire does not have voltage, repair an open in the wire between the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and audio-navigation unit.

5. 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 audio-navigation unit and body ground (G502) Audio Wire Harness.