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INFORMATION ).

NAVIGATION DOES NOT CALL USING THE HFL

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back ON (II).

4. Check for B-CAN DTCs in the data list.

Are there any DTCs in the B-CAN systems?

YES - Troubleshoot and repair all CAN related DTCs and retest.

NO - Make sure the cell phone is paired to the HFL (see CLEARING THE HFL SYSTEM ) and
working properly. Without AcuraLink, go to step 5.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Disconnect navigation unit connector F (5P) and HandsFreeLink control unit 28P connector.

7. Check for continuity between navigation unit connector F (5P) and HandsFreeLink control unit 28P

connector according to the table.

NAVIGATION UNIT CONNECTOR REFERENCE

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Open in the wire(s) between the HandFreeLink control unit and the navigation unit. Replace the
affected shielded harness.

NOTE:

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Always have the client demonstrate there concern. Compare the
operation of this feature in a known-good vehicle.

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Review the navigation owner's manual for the proper operation of this
feature. If the navigation database does not have a phone number listed
for the POI you are trying to call (for example, a public park), the
navigation system cannot place a call through HFL.

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You must have the client's phone, the phone must be on the list of the
HFL approved phones and configured correctly.

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For a current list of HFL approved phones, go to www.acura.com or call
the HFL support desk at 888-528-7876

Navigation unit connector HandsFreeLink control unit connector Wire color

WHT

BLK

RED

GRN

GRY

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8. Check for continuity between the navigation unit connector F (5P) and body ground according to the

table.

DISPLAY PANEL CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR REFERENCE

Is there continuity?

YES - Short to body ground in the wire(s) between the HandsFreeLink control unit and the navigation
unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO - Go to step 9.

9. Check for continuity between the terminals of navigation unit connector F (5P) according to the table.

CONTINUITY CHART

Is there continuity between any of the terminals?

YES - Short in the wire(s) between the HandsFreeLink control unit and the navigation unit. Replace
the affected shielded harness.

NO - Substitute a known-good HandsFreeLink control unit, then reconnect all of the connectors and
recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original HandFreeLink control unit. If the
symptom/indication is still present, replace the navigation unit.

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE

START-UP PROCEDURE AND DIAGNOSTIC MENU

There are two ways to enter the diagnostic mode:

1. Connect the SCS connector (see FORCED STARTING OF DISPLAY ) to the navigation service

connector located in the trunk. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The display will go
directly to the diagnostic menu screen shown below.

Display panel control unit connector Wire color

WHT

BLK

RED

GRN

From terminal To terminals

F2, F3, F4, F5

F3, F4, F5

F4, F5

NOTE:

When finished troubleshooting, make sure to remove the SCS
connector.

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2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Use the navigation display hard buttons as described below:

Make sure the battery is connected then press and hold the three buttons (Menu, Map/Guide, and
Cancel), and keep them pressed for approximately 5 seconds. The display screen will go directly to
the "Select Diagnosis Items" menu shown below.

Fig. 49: Screen Display - Select Diagnosis Items
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. After the display changes to the Select Diagnosis Items menu, select the item you want to check and

the diagnostic will start. To return to the previous screen, select "RETURN".

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Navi System (Link)

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Monitor Check

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Unit Check

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Car Status

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F-CAN (System link)

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Coverage area

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GPS Information

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Yaw Rate

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Tire Calibrate

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Functional Setup

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Version

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XM (HIP)

FACTORY DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN "IN LINE DIAG"

When a navigation control unit is powered up for the first time at the factory, the "factory diagnosis" screen
(In Line Diag) shows up. Normally the factory performs the steps necessary to verify proper operation and
terminate the "factory diagnostic".

Until the proper confirmation sequence is performed, the screen will show up every time the vehicle is
started.

Map type

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Fig. 50: Screen Display - Map Type
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Compass type

Fig. 51: Screen Display - Compass Type
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Follow the steps below to prevent the screen from showing up in the future:

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Hold down the buttons (Menu + Map/Guide + Cancel) for about 5 seconds (the "Select Diagnosis
items" screen appears).

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Hold down the Map/Guide button for 5-10 seconds (a screen with a "Complete" button, appears).

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Touch "Complete", and then the "Return" button (the system may re-boot).

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Restart the vehicle, and confirm normal operation by completing the "TQI of the Navigation System"
Service Bulletin.

Navi System Link

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This diagnostic tests the cables connecting the navigation components. Ensure that the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. When the diagnostic begins you hear a "bong" sound. The system is in a
"Detecting" mode, and is waiting for all items in white to be tested. This includes the navigation voice
control (TALK/BACK) buttons, and microphone. Press the navigation TALK button on the steering
wheel, and in a normal voice, say "testing." The Talk indicator on the screen should turn green, and
the voice level indicator should move to at least the 6th bar to pass. Next, press the navigation BACK
button. The "Cancel" indicator should turn green.

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If all of the communication lines connecting the system components, and the navigation
TALK/BACK buttons/microphone check out OK (all block diagram items green), then the "OK"
indicator turns green.

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If there is a problem with the system, the faulty system component item turns to red, and the screen

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