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Acura RL. Manual - part 662

FORCED STARTING OF DISPLAY

Special tools required

SCS Service Connector 07PAZ-0010100

1. Remove the trunk trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA ).

2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

3. Connect the SCS service connector (A) to the navigation service connector (B) located behind the

navigation unit.

Navigation unit door is
open or No DVD disc
installed. Please check
system.

Make sure the navigation DVD is installed with the label side up and the
navigation unit door is snapped fully closed.

PC card slot door is open.
Please check system.

Make sure that the sliding door for the PC card is fully closed.

No DVD disc, please
check system.

Check that the navigation DVD is installed with the label side up.

Display temp is too high.
System will shut down
until display cools down.

This message will appear briefly when the display temperature is too high,
and then the display will turn off until the temperature cools down. The
system will turn back on when the display cools down.

Outside temperature is
low, system will take a
while to start up.

The temperature is below -22°F (-30°C) and the navigation unit has
difficulties reading the DVD. The system will start up when the temperate
warms up.

DVD disc reading error
(unformatted), please
consult your dealer.

Check the DVD source for deep scratches or other damage. Make sure you
are using an official Honda navigation DVD (white in color). The system
cannot read other mapping databases or video DVDs. If the problem
persists, see your dealer. Check on-line for any service publications
prescribing patches for the navigation system.

Route has not been
completed. Please try
again from a different
location.

Routing to or from a place (new area) that is not in the database. Try
planning a different route to or from a different location.

No alternate route found.
Original route will be
guided.

No alternate route method was found. The original route method will be
used.

This destination cannot be
found in database.

The destination was not found in the database. Try another destination
nearby, or select the destination with the joystick.

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Fig. 96: Identifying SCS Service Connector And Navigation Service Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

5. Check that the diagnosis menu for the picture diagnosis starts up, and then changes to the system link

menu.

DVD-ROM/CD-ROM REPLACEMENT

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Push the open button (A) of the navigation unit located on the left side of the trunk.

Fig. 97: Identifying Open Button And EJECT Button
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:

If the display fails to display the system link screen, refer to NO
PICTURE IS DISPLAYED .

NOTE:

Go on-line and check for any service bulletins or other service information
about the navigation system.

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3. Press the EJECT button (B).

4. Remove the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.

5. Insert the new DVD-ROM/CD-ROM with the white label facing up.

6. Close the front cover. Do not turn the ignition switch OFF; watch the navigation screen until the data

is downloaded to the navigation unit.

7. Do the Map Matching (see MAP MATCHING ).

NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Eject the DVD from the original navigation unit (see DVD-ROM/CD-ROM REPLACEMENT ). To

avoid scratching or damaging the DVD, temporarily place the DVD in a jewel case.

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

4. Remove the trunk trim lining (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA ).

5. Remove the four screws (A) from the navigation unit brackets (B).

Fig. 98: Identifying Screws, Navigation Unit Brackets And Navigation Unit Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. Disconnect the navigation unit connectors (C).

7. Remove the navigation unit (D).

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then reinstall the client's original DVD, verifying that the DVD is

free of scratches or smudges.

NOTE:

After servicing, the front cover and PC card slot door must be closed.

NOTE:



Before you replace the navigation unit, back-up the client data using
system diagnostic mode "save users memory" ('07 and later) under the
functional set up (see FUNCTIONAL SETUP ).



If the navigation unit is replaced or disconnected, a Map Matching must
be done (see MAP MATCHING ).

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10. Check online for any service publications prescribing patches for the navigation system, and if any

should be applied to the new navigation unit.

11. Enter the new navigation anti-theft code.

12. Park the vehicle outside, and do the GPS initialization (see GPS INITIALIZATION ).

13. Give the new navigation anti-theft code to the client.

GPS ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the rear shelf (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF AREA ).

2. Remove the trunk trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA ).

3. Disconnect the GPS antenna connector (A), and remove the bolt (B).

Fig. 99: Identifying GPS Antenna Connector, Bolt And GPS Antenna
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Remove the GPS antenna (C).

5. Install the antenna in the reverse order of removal.

NAVIGATION DISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the dashboard upper visor (see FRONT CENTER SPEAKER ).

2. Remove the three screws (A, B), then remove the display unit (C). The forward screw (B) can be seen

through the windshield or with a mirror.

NOTE:

Simply transferring the DVD from the original navigation unit to the new
navigation unit does not assure the correct software for the vehicle will
be loaded into the new navigation unit. Doing the DVD transfer without
doing software patches may cause the new navigation unit to appear to
be malfunctioning.

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