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Rearview Camera Image Does Not Come On or Work Properly




Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Rearview camera image does not come on or work properly

Rearview camera image does not come on or work properly

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Battery Test.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC.

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

3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are there any DTCs indicated?

YES -

Troubleshoot the indicated DTC(s).

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Start the engine.

Does the navigation screen come on and show an image when the vehicle is started?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Go to No picture is displayed troubleshooting No Picture is Displayed.

5. Go into the System Diagnostic Mode, and use the System Links to check the connection between the navigation display unit and the rearview camera.

Is the R-camera link on the screen?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Substitute a known-good audio-navigation unit (including the HDD) Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original audio-navigation unit Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation.

6. Confirm the system connection.

Is the R-camera link green on the screen?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

Do the DTC 1701: Rear Camera Error troubleshooting 1701.

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

8. Disconnect the navigation display unit 28P connector.

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

10. Measure the voltage between navigation display unit 28P connector terminal No. 22 and body ground when the shift lever is in R position.





Is there battery voltage?

YES -

Go to step 11.

NO -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the navigation display unit and the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

11. Disconnect the rearview camera 16P connector.

12. Check for continuity between the navigation display unit 28P connector and the rearview camera 16P connector according to the table.













Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 13.

NO -

There is an open in the wire(s) between the navigation display unit and the rearview camera. Replace the affected shielded harness.

13. Check for continuity between the terminals of the navigation display unit 28P connector according to the table.









Is there continuity between any of the terminals?

YES -

There is a short in the wires between the navigation display unit and the rearview camera. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO -

Go to step 14.

14. Check for continuity between the navigation display unit 28P connector and body ground according to the table.









Is there continuity?

YES -

There is a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the navigation display unit and the rearview camera. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO -

Go to step 15.

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

16. Measure the voltage between the navigation display unit 28P connector and body ground according to the table.









Is there 0.2 V or more?

YES -

There is a short to power in the wire(s) between the navigation display unit and the rearview camera. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO -

Go to step 17.

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

18. Reconnect the rearview camera 16P connector.

19. Substitute a known-good navigation display unit Service and Repair, and check the rearview camera image when the shift lever is in R position.

Is the rearview image OK?

YES -

Replace the original navigation display unit Service and Repair.

NO -

Replace the rearview camera Service and Repair.