1996 ACURA RL KA9 display

Car Status

This screen is used to confirm that navigation unit is

properly receiving input signals. Signals equal to (0) are

OFF, and signals equal to (1) are ON.If the value on the

display does not match the actual vehicle status, then

check the wire carrying the signal.

• CHG and CHG(CAN) are not used for this model.

• VSP-Vehicle Speed Pulse from PCM

(Pin 6 of C-connector)

a) OFF (0) when vehicle is not moving

b) ON (1) when vehicle is moving

The VSP comes from the PCM as a dedicated signal.

Internally, the navigation unit compares the actual VP on

the map against street data to adjust the pulse to speed

scaling factor. As this scaling factor becomes more

accurate, the "Level" gradually increases from 0 to 10

(see the Tire Calibrate diagnostic screen).

• BACK-Reverse indication from reverse relay

(Pin 5 of C-connector)

a) OFF (0) when shift lever is in any position other

than reverse

b) ON (1) when shift lever is in reverse

The Back signal is used by the navigation unit to allow

the map screen to show the VP moving backwards when

in reverse. This signal is needed because the Speed

Pulse has no direction indication.
• ILL-lllumination Indication

(Pin 5 of navigation unit A-connector)

a) OFF (0) when parking lights, or headlights are off

b) ON (1) when parking lights, or headlights are on

This signal is used by the navigation unit to determine

whether to put the navigation screen into the Day or

Night brightness mode. (Setup screen 1)

• DVD Lid-senses if DVD door is open

a) (Close) when door is closed

b) (Open) when door is open

The navigation unit has a micro switch to detect this. If

open is indicated when the door is closed, replace the

navigation unit.

• PC Card Lid-Senses if PC Card door is open

a) (Close) when door is closed

b) (Open) when door is open

The navigation unit has a micro switch to detect this. If

open is indicated when the door is slid shut, then

replace the navigation unit. This slot is for insertion of

PC Flash memory cards for gathering diagnostic infor-

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Navigation Syste m
System Diagnosi s Mod e (cont'd )
GPS Informatio n
This scree n show s th e curren t statu s o f GP S reception .
Th e circula r diagra m show s th e curren t locatio n o f th e
GP S satellite s (yello w numbers ) a s the y woul d appea r i n
th e sky . Th e oute r circl e represent s th e horizo n ( 0 degree s
elevation) . Th e middl e an d inne r circle s represent s 3 0
an d 6 0 degree s respectively . Th e ver y cente r o f th e dia -
gra m (9 0 degree s elevation ) i s directl y overhead .
Naturally, nearb y obstructions , lik e tal l building s wil l
bloc k satellite s i n tha t direction . Tha t i s wh y i t i s neces -
sar y t o b e i n a n ope n are a t o effectivel y troubleshoo t
GP S receptio n issues .
The satellit e number s show n o n th e diagra m corre -
spond t o th e "PRN " numbe r i n th e "GP S Details "
screen . Ther e ar e alway s 2 4 "active " GP S satellite s in
orbit . Becaus e satellite s fail , an d hav e t o b e remove d
fro m service , spare s ar e alway s parke d in orbit , read y t o
b e activated . Thi s is wh y th e PR N (satellit e ID number )
can be greate r tha n 24 .
NOTE : T o us e thi s scree n fo r troubleshooting , th e vehi -
cl e shoul d b e ou t sid e awa y fro m buildings , tal l trees ,
an d high-tensio n wire s fo r a t leas t 1 0 minute s wit h th e
engin e running . Also , mak e sur e th e rea r shel f i s fre e o f
loos e item s tha t ca n bloc k receptio n an d tha t th e trun k
li d is closed .
• Th e "Numbe r o f Satellites " bo x show s th e numbe r o f
acquire d satellite s (maximu m o f 12) . I t shoul d contai n
3 o r mor e icons . I f no t troubleshoo t fo r "GP S ico n i s
white " (se e pag e 23-32 ).
• Th e "Curren t Position " show s latitude , longitude , an d
elevatio n (i n meters) . I f ther e ar e les s tha n 3 satel -
lites , th e elevatio n ca n b e grossl y inaccurate .
• Th e Date/Tim e fiel d show s th e curren t date , an d als o
a tim e tha t include s dayligh t saving s an d othe r off -
set s entere d b y th e custome r i n Setu p scree n 2
"Adjus t Tim e Zone/Clock" .
GPS Detai l
By pressin g an d holdin g th e MEN U butto n fo r 1 0 sec -
onds , a GP S Detai l scree n is displayed . Thi s scree n dis -
play s rea l tim e incomin g satellit e positiona l data . Mos t
o f th e informatio n show n o n thi s scree n i s fo r factor y
use , howeve r som e o f th e dat a ca n indicat e partia l GP S
signa l interference .
• Th e bo x TS/A S an d HDop/VDo p is fo r factor y use .
• Th e Spee d an d Directio n informatio n i s update d i n
rea l tim e whe n driving , an d ca n b e use d t o detec t
intermitten t spee d senso r problems .
• Th e Date/Tim e Informatio n i s th e sam e a s i n Setu p
scree n 2 "Adjus t Tim e Zone/Clock" .
• I f th e "3D " ico n i s show n abov e th e yello w dots , thi s
implie s tha t a t leas t 4 satellite s ar e availabl e fo r ma p
positioning , an d th e "GPS " indicator on th e ma p
scree n wil l b e green . Se e th e "Globa l Positionin g
System " detaile d explanatio n i n th e "Syste m
Description" .
• I f th e ro w o f dat a i n th e tabl e belo w begin s wit h a
"yello w dot" , th e AZ I an d E L field s ca n b e use d t o
locat e eac h satellit e o n th e circula r GP S diagra m (se e
prio r screen) .
NOTE : Th e dat a belo w is a n exampl e only .
Th e tabl e o f value s show n o n th e scree n belo w ha s th e
followin g columns :
If "3D " i s missing , fol -
lo w troubleshootin g
(see pag e 23-32 ).
If al l 0 , then , follo w
troubleshootin g (se e
page 23-32 ).
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Navigation System

System Diagnosis Mode (cont'd)

GPS Offset Time

This screen is for factory use only. It allows adjustment

of the GPS time. This display updates in real time.

• "GPS Time" is the time as received from the GPS

satellites. It is in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

• "System Time" is the internal time used by the navi-

gation unit to calculate your position on the map.

It is also in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

• "Display Time" is the time shown on Setup screen 2

"Adjust Time Zone/Clock", and reflects any changes

due to daylight savings time or time adjustments

entered by the customer.

• Date, Hour, Minute, and "Set" buttons should not be

used.
Mic Level

This diagnostic allows you to independently test the

microphone and the TALK and BACK buttons on the

steering wheel (voice control switch). The microphone

and voice control switch are used to activate the voice

control system. The microphone is located near the map

light in the ceiling. It is directional, and works best if the

voice is coming from the drivers seat.

• Press the TALK button on the steering wheel, and in a

normal voice say "testing". The TALK indicator on

the screen should momentarily become green, and

the text "Now Recording..." should appear in yellow.

In addition, the Mic Level indicator should move at

least to the 6th bar. If the Talk indicator on the screen

does not briefly become green, then check the wiring

from the steering wheel talk button to the navigation

unit. If there is no "Mic Level" movement when you

speak, then you should check the wire running from

the microphone to the control unit.

• Press the BACK button on the steering wheel. This

should cause the Cancel indicator on the screen to

momentarily become green. If it does not briefly

change to green, then check the wiring from the

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VSP Count

This screen displays the number of pulses per revolu-

tion of the tire. This is for factory use only, and should

not be changed.

• "Pulse Count Setting" should always be set to

"Auto"

• "VSP Count" should always be "4", and should never

be adjusted or set to any other value.
Demonstration

This screen is for factory use only, and should always be

set to "OFF". Occasionally this setting is turned "ON"

when vehicles are being used at Auto Shows or similar

events. Turning this feature on, allows the navigation

system to automatically follow a route to a destination

when the vehicle is stationary.

Version

This screen displays the current version of the program,

and allows the loading of a new version of the program

either from a CD/DVD or from a PC card.

The D-Ram Program version should always be greater

than or equal to the Disc Program version. The mapped

database version is the date of the database on the DVD.

The Model code is 23H, and is for factory use only.

Do not use either of the load buttons, unless instructed

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Navigation Syste m
Forced Startin g o f Displa y
1. Pul l bac k th e fron t corne r o f th e righ t trun k sid e trim. .
2 . Connec t th e SC S servic e connecto r (A ) t o th e naviga -
tio n servic e chec k connecto r (B) .
3 . Chec k tha t th e diagnosi s men u fo r th e pictur e diagno -
si s start s u p an d the n change s t o th e syste m lin k
menu .
4 . I f th e displa y doe s no t tur n on , tur n th e ignitio n
switc h OFF , pres s an d hol d th e A/C-INF O butto n (A) ,
pus h an d hol d th e joystic k (B ) up , the n tur n th e igni -
tio n switc h to AC C (I) .
NOTE : I f th e displa y fail s t o light , o r th e syste m lin k
scree n is no t displayed , refe r t o N o pictur e is show n
on th e display .
DVD-RO M Replacemen t
NOTE: Whe n th e DVD-RO M is re-inserte d o r replaced , a
ma p matc h mus t b e don e (se e pag e 23-5 ).
1 . Tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) .
2 . Ope n th e fron t cove r (A ) o f th e navigatio n unit .
3 . Pres s th e EJEC T butto n (B) .
4 . Remov e th e DVD-ROM .
5 . Inser t th e ne w DVD-ROM .
6 . Clos e th e fron t cover . D o no t tur n th e ignitio n switc h
OFF , unti l dat a is dow n loade d t o navigatio n unit .
NOTE : Afte r servicing , th e fron t cove r mus t b e
closed . I f yo u star t u p th e navigatio n syste m wit h th e
fron t cove r open , th e displa y wil l indicate .
"Navigatio n uni t doo r i s ope n o r N o DV D Dis k
installed . Pleas e chec k system" .
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Navigation Syste m
Display Uni t Removal/Installatio n
1. Remov e th e cente r pane l (se e th e '96-0 1 3.5R L Servic e
Manual) .
2. Remov e th e displa y uni t fro m th e bracket .
3 . Instal l i n th e revers e orde r o f removal .
3. Instal l i n th e revers e orde r o f removal .
Voice Contro l Switc h
Removal/Installatio n
1. Remov e th e driver' s airba g assembl y (se e '96-0 1 3.5R L
Servic e Manual , pag e 24-160 ).
2 . Remov e th e tw o screw s fro m th e voic e contro l switc h
(A).
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Lubrication Points

For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the Illustrated Index and various work

procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

No.

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LUBRICATION POINTS

Engine

Transmission

Brake line (Includes ABS line)

Power steering gearbox

Steering boots

Throttle cable end

Steering ball joints

Shift lever (Automatic transmission)

Pedal linkage

Intermediate shaft

Brake master cylinder pushrod

Fuel
fill
lid

Battery terminals

Trunk hinges and latch

Door hinges upper and lower

Door opening detents

Hood hinges and hood latch

Brake line joints (Front and rear wheelhouse)

Caliper Piston boot, caliper

Pins and boots

Power steering system

Differential

A/C compressor

API SERVICE LABEL API CERTIFICATION SEAL
LUBRICANT

API Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil.

The oil container may also display the API Certification

seal shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline

Engines."

SAE Viscosity: See chart below.

Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF)*1

Genuine Honda DOT3 brake fluid*2

Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E

Multi-purpose grease

Honda White Lithium Grease

Rust preventive

Silicone grease

Genuine Honda power steering fluid*3

Hypoid gear Oil API GL4 or GL5

Viscosity:

at above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90

at less than -18°C (0°F): SAE 80W-90

Compressor oil:

DENSO: ND-OIL8 (P/N) 38897 - PR7 - A01 AH or 38899 -

PR7-A01)

(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))

Recommended engine oil

viscosity for ambient

temperature ranges

*1: Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.

*2: Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the

life of the system.

*3: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmis-

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Gauge Assembl y
Select/Rese t Switc h Tes t
1. Remov e th e instrumen t pane l (se e sectio n 20 ).
2 . Disconnec t th e 5 P connecto r fro m th e switch .
SELECT/RESE TSWITCH
BULBS(0.84 W x 2 )
INSTRUMEN T PANE L
3. Chec k fo r continuit y betwee n th e terminal s i n eac h
switc h positio n accordin g t o th e table .
Outsid e Ai r Temperatur e Indicato r
NOTE: T o tes t th e outsid e ai r temperatur e sensor , refe r
t o sectio n 22 .
Troubleshootin g
If th e indicato r display s "888.8" , a s shown , fo r mor e tha n
2 second s afte r selectin g th e outsid e ai r temperatur e
displa y mode , chec k fo r a n ope n in th e wir e betwee n th e
gaug e an d th e outsid e ai r temperatur e sensor .
Calibratio n
The outsid e ai r temperatur e indicator' s displaye d
temperatur e ca n b e recalibrate d ±3 ° t o mee t th e
customer' s expectations .
1 . Tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) .
2 . Selec t th e outsid e ai r temperatur e mode , the n pus h
an d hol d th e rese t butto n fo r 1 0 seconds . Whil e yo u
continu e t o hol d th e rese t button , th e displa y wil l
scrol l throug h temperatur e setting s fro m +3 ° t o -3 °
a s shown .
3 . Whe n th e desire d correctio n valu e appear s o n th e
display , releas e th e rese t button , an d th e recalibrate d
outsid e ai r temperatur e wil l b e displayed .
NOTE : T o recalibrat e th e displa y to th e tru e tempera -
ture , remov e th e outsid e ai r temperatur e sensor , bu t
leav e i t connected . Submerg e th e senso r an d a
thermomete r i n a containe r o f ic e water . Selec t th e
calibratio n mod e a s describe d above , the n
recalibrat e th e displa y to th e tru e temperature .
THERMOMETE R
OUTSIDE AI R TEMPERATUR ESENSOR
BEAKE R
ICE
4. I f th e continuit y check s d o no t agre e wit h th e table ,
remov e th e tw o screws , an d replac e th e switch .
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