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Glossary
Item Definition
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The following is a glossary of terms pertaining to the Voice Recognition Navigation System.Active noise cancellation
(ANC) The active noise cancellation system cancels some of the vehicle noise. This occurs in the 1,500 2,400 rpm
range. Microphones detect the low frequency sound, and the system outputs a canceling sound from the audio
speaker.
Address Book The HFL system can import a copy of the phone book from and approved HFL compatible phone and display the imported phone book on the navigation screen as the address book. See the Owner’s Manual for more
information.
B-CAN Body CAN Bus (see CAN)
Bread-crumbs (White
dots) Off road tracking dots that can be followed on the map to retrace your route back to a mapped (digitized) road.
This function can be turned on/off in Setup screen 1.
CAN Controller Area Network. This communication network allows processors in the vehicle to send/receive information. The fuel pulses used by the MID trip computer are received from the ECM/PCM using the F-CAN
(Fast Controller Area Network) bus.
CPU Central Processing Unit. The main device within the navigation unit that coordinates the rest of the electronic functions.
CSS Countershaft (Output) Speed Sensor. This sensor reads the output shaft speed at the transmission and provides a speed pulse to the ECM/PCM.
Database This consists of the Map data, and the POI (Points Of Interest) data stored on the DVD.
DBW Drive By Wire. Allows electrical control of the throttle without the need of a mechanical linkage.
DCA Detailed Coverage Area. Main metropolitan areas in the Lower 48 states, and Canada are mapped to this level. See the navigation system manual for a list of these areas.
DTC DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Use HDS tablet to obtain, and troubleshoot the cause of these codes.
Dead reckoning The use of the speed signal, and yaw rate sensor to position the vehicle on the map even when tall buildings, or driving in a tunnel obscures the GPS signal.
Digitized road A road that appears on the navigation screen. The road name appears at the bottom of the navigation screen. If the user drives off road, the navigation system displays not on a digitized road, and after 1/2 mile, the bread-
crumbs appear.
Disclaimer screen Screen containing cautionary information. It is meant to be read carefully and acknowledged by the customer when using the navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM Digital Versatile Disk. The navigation program and database resides on this disk. See the Navigation Owner’s Manual for information on how to order a replacement or an update DVD.
ECM Engine Control Module. Typically referred to as the ECM.
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions. See the navigation system manual for a list of the customer FAQs, and troubleshooting information.
F-CAN Fast CAN Bus (see CAN)
GA-NET The GA-NET allows the audio unit to communicate with all the audio and navigation components in a vehicle. If there is an open in the GA-NET, components or the entire audio and navigation system may appear inoperative.
GPS Global Positioning System. A network of 24 satellites in orbit around the earth. The navigation system can simultaneously receive signals from up to 12 satellites to accurately position the vehicle on the map.
HDS Honda Diagnostic System. A hand held tablet PC used for diagnosing vehicle problems. This device can be used to obtain DTC codes for diagnosis of the navigation system and CAN related problems.
HFL HandsFreeLink uses Bluetooth technology as a wireless link between it and an approved Bluetooth compatible cell phone. See the vehicle Owner’s manual or Quick Start Guide for more information.
HIP (AcuraLink) Honda Information Platform (see AcuraLink)
H/U Head Unit. The audio unit in the dash.
Initialization This refers to the period needed to re-acquire the GPS satellite orbital information whenever the navigation system power has been disconnected. This can take from 10 to 45 minutes.
Interface Dial This control device consists of a rotating knob and the buttons surrounding it. This device allows control of the navigation, audio, and climate functions displayed on the screen.
Jog Dial See interface dial.
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System Description (cont’d)
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display (the navigation screen)
Map matching The received GPS information allows the navigation system to position the vehicle on the map. Map matching
has occurred if the map screen displays the current street name in the bottom-shaded area.
Mic Abbreviation for the microphone used for receiving voice commands. It is located near the map light in the
ceiling. The ANC circuit may also use it to check its tuning.
MID Multi-Information Display
MW Maneuver Window. While on-route to a destination, this window displays information about the next maneuver.
Navi Abbreviation for the Navigation System.
Off-road tracking See bread-crumbs.
Off route Off route This occurs when the user leaves mapped roads. Off road tracking dots (bread-crumbs) are displayed if
the option is enabled in the setup menu. The user can use them to return to a mapped road. The bottom of the
navigation screen displays Not on a digitized road.
Outlying areas These are rural areas that typically have only their main roads mapped. All other roads are shown in light brown
for reference only, since they have not been verified.
Paired Linking your cell phone to the HFL.
PC Card slot PC Card Slot The PC Card (PCMCIA, type II) slot is for factory use only. Make sure that the sliding door is closed at
all times, if opened, an error message is displayed on the screen.
PCM Powertrain Control Module. This unit supplies the navigation system speed signal, also refered to as PCM.
PCMCIA A computer industry defined term referring to the PC Card slot standard.
PIN Personal Identification Number, a random 4 digit number created by the customer to protect personal
information.
POI Point Of Interest. These are the businesses, schools, etc. found under the places option on the main menu.
Polygon Colored areas on the map screen denoting parks, schools, etc. See the Navigation System Manual Driving to
Your Destination for a list of the assigned colors.
QWERTY Keyboard layout resembling the typewriter keys. The keyboard layout can be changed to an alphabetical layout
in the Setup mode.
SCS connector The service check signal 2-pin connector used to put the navigation system into the diagnostic mode.
Security code Code needed to activate the navigation system. You can get the security code from the iN by entering the
navigation unit serial number. You can find the serial number on the diagnostic screens (unit check, Navi ECU),
or on the underside of the navigation unit.
Tuning A continual update of internal navigation system scaling factors. See the individual sensor tuning discussions
under either System Description, or System Diagnosis Mode (see page 23-135).
Unverified Streets These streets have not been verified for turn restrictions, one-way, etc. They appear light brown on the map. You can enter address destinations in these areas, but depending on your Unverified Routing choice in setup, voice
guidance may end at the last verified street closest to your destination.
USB Universal Serial Bus. the USB is used for playing the compressed audio files (MP3, WMA, and AAC) on the
external device through the audio unit.
Verified streets These streets consist of the detailed metropolitan coverage areas, and all other inter-town connection roads.
These roads are shown in black or red on the map. (interstates are red)
VP Vehicle Position. When in map mode, this circular icon shows the vehicle position on the map.
VR Voice Recognition. This allows voice control of many of the navigation functions. The hardware consists of the
microphone, voice control switch (navigation TALK/BACK buttons), and the center speaker. See the overview for
more information.
VSP Vehicle Speed Pulse. This pulse signal coming from the PCM (via the CSS) is used to update the Vehicle position
on the map. These pulses do not indicate direction (forward or backward). When in reverse, the navigation
receives a signal and directs the VP to move backwards on the map.
XM This device receives information from the XM satellites and passes XM audio information to the audio unit. In
addition, traffic information is sent to the navigation unit.
Yaw Sensor This device is located in the navigation system control unit and senses the side-to-side twisting force generated
when the vehicle turns. See a detailed description of how this sensor works in system description.
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23-118 Navigation System
Circuit Diagram
AC CK AC SO AC SI
BLU
BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH (MT)
K-LINE
MICU
A14
PUR
Q14 Q4
GRNA4 A6
LT BLU
Q8 Q1
WHT
UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
ORN
BRN10
BRN
3 CABLE REEL
B6 D5 ORN 3
A29
2 1
D4 CABLE REEL GRN
RED/BLK
BACKTALK
5
GRY
GRY*
D3 BRN
D1
D2
YEL
GPS
H1
H2 G504
GND
C4
BLK
VSP
BLU
A13
ILL
ILL
F2 F4
RED YEL F3A1
A10
GRY
RED A17
C1 C7
BRN NAVIGATION UNIT
VOICE CONTROL SWITCH
8
GRN 680
10 k
2.2 k
ECM/PCM
(VEHICLE
SPEED SIGNAL)
GPS SH
GND GPS
ANTENNA
MIC SH
GND MIC
GND
MIC
SIG
NA VI
GUIDE
No. 23 (10 A)
FUSE (In the
under-hood
fuse/relay box)
MIC
ADPT
DASH LIGHTS
BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLLER
No. 14 (7.5 A) FUSE
(In the under-dash
fuse/relay box)
No.14(7.5A)FUSE
(In the under-dash
fuse/relay box)
DASH LIGHTS
BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLLER
B
BACK UP BACK
LT
No. 35
(7.5 A)
FUSE B
RADIO
SCTY
RADIO
ACC
RADIO
AUDIO
REMOTE
GND
MULTIPLEX INTEGRATED
CONTROL UNIT (MICU) (AT)
CLIMATE
CONTROL
UNIT G505
RADIO
GND
A9
BLK VSP
GPS
MIC
GND MIC
SIG
MIC
ADPT
E3
BLU
PNK
E9
BUS SH
GND
XM RECEIVER BRN*
BRN*E10
A9
A10
A3
(’08 model) BUS
(GA-NET)
BUS
(GA-NET)
AUDIO
REMOTE
SWITCHBRN
1
2
5
MICROPHONE *1:
: Shielding
This shielded wires have a heat-shrunk tube
insulating the outside of the wire. The color
of the insulating tube, typically black or dark gray,
may not match the color of the wire listed on the
schematic.
G2
BUS SH
GND BUS
(GA-NET)
BUS
(GA-NET) WHT WHT
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No picture is displayed
YES
NO
YES
NO YES
NO
YES
NO
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Symptom Troubleshooting
NAVIGATION UNIT CONNECTOR A (17P)
BBACKUP(WHT)
NAVIGATION UNIT CONNECTOR A (17P) ACC RADIO (PUR)
NOTE: Check the vehicle battery condition first.
Make sure that the correct DVD color and version are installed.
Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the navigation system anti-theft code.
1. Check the No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and No. 35 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-
dash fuse/relay box, and reinstall the fuse if it is OK.
Go to step 2.
Replace the fuse and recheck.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Operate the radio and listen to the audio.
Go to step 4.
Refer to audio system troubleshooting.
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
5. Remove the navigation unit (see page 23-155). 6. Measure the voltage between navigation unit
connector A (17P) terminal No. 17 and body ground.
Go to step 7.
Repair open in the wire between the under-
dash fuse/relay box and the navigation unit.
7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
8. Measure the voltage between navigation unit connector A (17P) terminal No. 14 and body ground.
Go to step 9.
Repair open in the wire between the under-
dash fuse/relay box and the navigation unit.
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Wire side of female terminals
Wire side of female terminals
IsthefuseOK? Can y ou hear t he aud i o? Is there battery voltage?
Is there battery voltage?
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NO YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
Picture has lines/rolls/other issues or is an
odd color
23-12023-120Navigation System
Symptom Troubleshooting (cont’d)
NAVIGATION UNIT CONNECTOR A (17P)
RADIO GND
(BLK)
NAVIGATION UNIT CONNECTOR C (12P) GND (BLK)
9. Measure the voltage between navigation unitconnector A (17P) terminal No. 9 and body ground,
and between navigation unit connector C (12P)
terminal No. 4 and body ground.
Replace the navigation unit (see page 23-155).
Repair open in the wire between the
navigation unit and body ground (G 504) (see page
22-30), (G505) (see page 22-32). NOTE:
Check the vehicle battery condition first.
Make sure that the correct DVD color and version are installed.
Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
Check the navigation screen settings for brightness, contrast, black level and the color screen for map
color and menu color.
Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the navigation and audio system anti-theft codes.
1. Check for electronic aftermarket accessories (possibly hidden) mounted near the navigation unit.
Disable the accessories, and recheck.
Go to step 2.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Start up the navigation picture.
Go to step 5.
Go to step 4.
4. Go into the Diagnostic mode and use RGB Color diagnostic under Monitor Check (see page 23- 137).
Go to step 5.
Replace the navigation unit (see page 23-155).
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side of female terminals
Is t her e l ess t han 0.1 V ? Ar e t her e any el ect r oni c accessor i es?
Is the picture scrolling horizontally (lef t to right orright to left)?
Ar e t he r ed , gr een, and bl ue col or ed ci r cl e show n?
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NO
YES
NO
Navigation display buttons do not work or
respond properly
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5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then turn toON (II) and observe the navigation picture.
Check for sources of electrical noise, such as
poor battery connection, alternator, defective
battery, aftermarket accessories or cell phone, and
poor pin fits at the navigation unit.
Replace the navigation unit (see page 23-155). NOTE:
Check the vehicle battery condition first.
Always make sure that the correct DVD color and version are installed.
Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
Always check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the navigation and audio system anti-theft codes.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Replace the navigation unit (see page 23-155).
Refer to troubleshooting for no picture is
displayed (see page 23-119).
Di d t he i mage i mpr ov e?
Does t he nav i gat i on d i spl ay t ur n on?
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GPS icon is white or not shown Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken
up, or there is static
YES
NO
YES
NO YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
23-12223-122Navigation System
Symptom Troubleshooting (cont’d)
NOTE:
Check the vehicle battery condition first.
Make sure the vehicle is parked outside and away from buildings.
Refer to GPS Information (see page 23-142) for realtime satellite reception display.
Check for window tinting above the GPS antenna and any non-OEM accessories mounted near the
navigation unit or GPS antenna.
1. Check for metallic window tint on the windshield and electronic aftermarket accessories (possibly
hidden) mounted near the GPS antenna or the
navigation unit.
Remove tint or the accessories, and
recheck.
Go to step 2.
2. Go into the Diagnostic Menu, and use the Navi System Link test (see page 23-136) to check the
GPS antenna.
Use the Navi ECU test under Unit Check
(see page 23-139) to check for a kinked, crushed, or
disconnected GPS antenna wire. If necessary, try a
known-good GPS antenna. If icon is still red,
replace the navigation unit (see page 23-155).
Check that nothing is blocking the GPS
antenna located behind the gauge assembly, and
recheck. Substitute a known-good navigation unit,
and recheck. NOTE:
Check the vehicle battery condition first.
Make sure that the correct DVD color and version are installed.
Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
Check that the volume setting and voice feedback are turned ON.
Check the connectors for poor connection or loose terminals.
Before troubleshooting, make sure you have the navigation system 4-digit anti-theft code.
After troubleshooting, enter the navigation system anti-theft code.
1. Press the display unit SET-UP button.
2. Check the volume setting for the navigation system.
Set the volume to an audible level.
Go to step 3.
3. Check the radio operation.
Go to step 4.
Troubleshoot the audio system.
4. Go into the Diagnostic Menu, and use the Navi System Link test (see page 23-136) to check the
radio.
Troubleshoot the audio system.
Go to step 5.
5. Test the voice control switch (see page 23-156).
Replace the navigation unit (see page 23-155).
Replace the voice control switch (see page
23-157).
Is there metallic window tint or electronic accessor ies?
Is the GPS Ant icon red? Is it set to OFF?
Can y ou hear t he r ad i o?
Is the Radio icon red?I s v oi ce cont r ol sw i t ch OK ?
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23-124Navigation System
Symptom Troubleshooting (cont’d)
NAVIGATION UNIT CONNECTOR D (5P)
CABLE REEL 20P CONNECTOR NAVI GUIDE (GRY)
NAVI GUIDE (GRN)
NAVIGATION UNIT CONNECTOR B (22P)
CABLE REEL 20P CONNECTORAUDIO REMOTE
GND (BRN)
AUDIO REMOTE
GND (BRN)
7. Check for continuity between navigation unitconnector D (5P) terminal No. 4 and cable reel 20P
connector terminal No. 8.
Go to step 8.
Repair open in the wire between the
navigation unit and the voice control switch, or
replace the cable reel. 8. Disconnect navigation unit connector B (22P).
9. Check for continuity between navigation unit
connector B (22P) terminal No. 6 and cable reel 20P
connector terminal No. 10.
Replace the navigation unit.
Repair open in the wire between the
navigation unit and the voice control switch, or
replace the cable reel.
10. Use the Mic Level dia gnostic under Functional
Setup (see page 23-147) to check the operation of
the microphone.
Check the operation of the voice control
system (see the Navigation System Manual).
Go to step 11.
11. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
12. Disconnect the microphone 3P connector (see page 23-157).
13. Disconnect navigation unit connector D (5P).
Wire side of female terminals
Terminal side of male terminals Wire side of female terminals
Terminal side of male terminals
Is there continuity? Is there continuity?
I s t he mi cr ophone oper at i onal ?
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