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AUDIO UNIT CONNECTOR E (14P)
NOTE:
 Check the vehicle battery condition first.
 Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Turn the combination light switch ON and OFF to see if the symptom can be duplicated.
Go to step 3.
Operation is normal.
3. Turn the combination light switch to OFF.
4. Rotate the illumination control dial.
Operation is normal.
Go to step 5.
5. Disconnect, and check audio unit connector A (17P) for a loose or a poor connection.
NOTE: Eject all the discs before removing the audio
unit to prevent damaging the CD player’s load
mechanism.
Go to step 6.
Operation is normal.
6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
7. Remove the audio unit (see page 23-256). 8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
9. Measure the voltage between audio unit connector
A (17P) terminals No. 1 and No. 10. Rotate the dash
brightness controller buttons to see if the voltage
changes.
Substitute a known-good audio unit
(see page 23-256), and recheck. If the symptom/
indication goes away, replace the original audio
unit. If symptom is still present, substitute a known-
good center panel display and recheck. If the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original center panel display (see page 23-256).
Repair open in the wire between the under-
dash fuse/relay box and the gauge control
module.
Wire side of female terminals
Is it duplicated?
Does the illumination dim and brighten normally asy ou r ot at e t he d i al ?
Reconnect aud i o uni t connect or A ( 17 P), andr echeck t he sy mpt om; d oes i t st i l l appear ? Does t he v ol t age change?
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Left/Right Channel IDPhase Test
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Sound Quality Diagnosis
Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
Use the following tests to check sound quality.
NOTE: Before beginning the following tests, write down
the client’s bass, treble, fader and balance settings, and
then set them to their center positions for testing.
Do this test to confirm proper channel routing.
1. Insert the diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the navigation unit or audio unit.
2. Play track No. 1 (left, both, right channel ID) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume
level.
3. The voice should be audible only from the channel or channels when indicated.
 If the channel ID is correct for each side, go to the phase test.
 If the channel ID is not correct, check for; – Shorted speaker wire
– Faulty amplifier (Type S model)
– Faulty navigation unit
– Faulty audio unit Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
Do this test to confirm proper speaker phasing.
1. Insert the diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the navigation unit or audio unit.
2. Play track No. 2 (phase) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume level.
3. The voice should sound centered and focused when it is in-phase.
4. The voice should sound diffused, and have less bass when it is out of phase.
 If the voice changes from in-phase to out of phase as indicated by the prompt, the phasing is
correct. Go to electrical noise test.
 If the voice always sounds out of phase, phasing is not correct. Check for;
– Crossed speaker wires
– Faulty amplifier (Type S model)
– Faulty navigation unit
– Faulty audio unit
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Electrical Noise Test
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Audio System
Sound Quality Diagnosis (cont’d)
Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
Do this test to check for electrical noise being induced
into the audio system.
NOTE: Electrical noise may be caused by outside
sources that cannot be handled by the audio system.
Make sure you remove any cell phones and/or turn off
any aftermarket device before beginning this test.
1. Insert the diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the navigation unit or audio unit.
2. Play track No. 4 (digital zero) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume level.
3. Operate any electrical device that may create electrical noise in the audio system, including
starting the engine.
4. Play track No. 5 (near digital zero) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume level.
5. Operate any electrical device that may create electrical noise in the audio system, including
starting the engine.
6. Play track No. 6 (SNR) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume level. 7. Operate any electrical device that may create
electrical noise in the audio system, including
starting the engine.
 If no abnormal noise is heard, go to individual speaker test.
 If the noise is present only during the SNR track, replace the navigation unit or audio unit.
 If the noise is heard during the digital zero or near digital zero track, check for;
– Poor ground for the audio unit, amplifier, engine or battery cable
– Pinched or shorted speaker or amplifier wire
– Faulty amplifier (Type S model)
– Faulty navigation unit
– Faulty audio unit
– Other faulty components causing excessive electrical noise (ignition coils, alternator, door
lock actuators, etc.). Disconnect any suspect
components, and then replay the tracks that
were originally noisy. If the noise is gone,
check the component’s circuit and the
component.
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Individual Speaker TestSound Balance Test
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Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
Do this test to identify a faulty speaker.
1. Insert the diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the navigation unit or audio unit.
2. Play track No. 30 (steady 300 Hz tone) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume level.
3. Listen to each speaker for poor sound compared to the other speakers. Use the audio unit’s fader and
balance settings to help isolate the channel with the
problem.
 If the sound quality produced by a specific speaker is poor, substitute it with a known-good
speaker. If the poor sound quality continues, go
to the sound balance test.
 If the sound quality is OK, go to the sound balance test. Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
Perform this test to identify a faulty channel or speaker.
1. Insert the diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the navigation unit or audio unit.
2. Confirm the bass and treble are set to the center positions.
3. Play track No. 3 (pink noise) at a normal, or slightly higher then normal, volume level.
4. A static type sound should be heard through all speakers.
5. Insert the diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the navigation unit or audio unit of a known-
good vehicle.
6. Set the bass and treble to the center position.
7. Play track No. 3 (pink noise) all the same level as wasplayedinstep3.
8. Compare the sounds made by the two vehicles.  If the noise sounds made by the two vehicles arevery similar, go to the Frequency Sweep Test
(see page 23-254).
 If the sound does not have as much bass, check the subwoofer and circuit.
 If the sound does not have enough hiss, check the tweeters and their circuits.
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Frequency sweepSound judging
23-25423-254Audio System
Sound Quality Diagnosis (cont’d)
Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
Do this test to find rattles or reverberation that may
cause a perception of poor sound quality.
1. Insert the diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the navigation unit or audio unit.
2. Play track No. 13 (sweep from 500 Hz to 35 Hz) at a normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume
level.
3. Listen to each speaker for poor sound quality or reverberations caused by specific frequencies. Use
the voice-over to estimate the frequency that
causes the vibration. Use the audio unit’s fader and
balance settings to help isolate the channel with the
problem.
 If vibrations or poor sound quality are heard, go to step 4.
 If no vibrations or poor sound quality are heard, go to sound judging.
4. Choose the appropriate track from No. 14 to 25 (small range frequency sweep) or 26 to 53 (single
frequencies) to recreate the frequency that caused
the poor sound quality or vibration located in step
3: this aids in diagnosis of the cause.
NOTE: When you get to the track that recreates the
problem, select the repeat function on the
navigation unit or audio unit, this will help you
isolate the cause.
5. Replace or insulate the source of the vibrations or, if the speaker is the source of the poor sound
quality, replace it. Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
 Do this test to compare overall sound quality, imaging, and dynamics between the client’s vehicle
and a known-good vehicle. Only use a vehicle of the
same model and trim level for this test.
 Make sure the vehicle is using only OEM speakers.
1. In the client’s vehicle, set the bass, treble, fader, and balance settings to the client’s normal settings
that were written down before beginning testing.
2. Insert the diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the navigation unit or audio unit.
3. Play tracks No. 7 to 12 (sound quality, midland, dynamics, and imaging demonstration tracks) at a
normal, or slightly higher than normal, volume
level. Write down the volume setting being used.
4. Listen to areas of the track that stand out as being either very clear, or poorer than other areas of the
track.
5. Insert the diagnostics CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) into the navigation unit or audio unit of a known-
good vehicle.
6. Play the tracks at the same volume level and the same bass, treble, balance, and fader settings as
used in step 3 in the client’s vehicle.
7. Listen to the same area of the track that stood out as being either very clear or poorer than other
areas of the track.
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23-26423-264 Audio System
XM Antenna Replacement
AM/FM Antenna Repair
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1. Remove the headliner (see page 20-84).
2. Remove the nut (A) from the XM antenna (B).
3. Disconnect the connector (C) and remove the XMantenna.
4. Install the antenna in the reverse order of removal. NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must not be longer than one inch.
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion of the window antenna wire (B) with cellophane
tape (C).
3. Mix the silver conductive paint thoroughly. Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of paint (A)
extending about 1/8’’ on both sides of the break.
Allow 30 minutes to dry.
4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry 3 hours before removing the tape.
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Navigation System
Component Location Index
ECM/PCM
(Vehicle Speed Pulse)
GPS ANTENNA
HFL-NAVIGATION MICROPHONE
(Inside the map light)
NAVIGATION UNIT
HFL-VOICE CONTROL SWITCH CD, DVD, and PC Card
Removal/Installation, page 23-358
Replacement, page 23-358
Removal/Installation, page 23-355
Test, page 23-357
Replacement, page 23-357 Removal/Installation, page 23-354
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Muting Logic
LCD Unit LimitationsSymptom Duplication
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The accuracy of the GPS is reduced during these
instances:
 Metallic window tinting above the GPS antenna.
 When only three or less satellite signals are received (Four satellite signals are required for accurate
positioning).
 When driving near high tension power lines.
 When the satellite control centers are experiencing problems.
Whenever the navigation system is giving guidance,
the front speakers are muted. When the voice control
system is being used, all of the speakers are muted. If
the HandsFreeLink is in use, the voice control system is
unavailable and a message appears onscreen.
NOTE: The screen is not touch sensitive. Use the
interface dial and buttons to select items on the screen.  In cold temperatures, the display may stay dark for the first 2 or 3 minutes until it warms up.
 When the display is too hot because of direct summer sunlight, it will remain dark until the temperature
drops (you may see an error message displayed
stating this fact).
 When the humidity is high and the interior temperature is low, the display may appear cloudy.
The display will clear up after some use.
 Fingerprints on the screen may be noticeable. Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. You may use a
mild cleaner intended for eye glasses or computer
screens. To avoid scratching the panel, do not rub too
hard or use abrasive cleaners or shop towels.  When the symptom can be duplicated, verify that it is
not a characteristic of the system. Review the
navigation system manual and compare it to a
known-good vehicle (with the same software and
database), under the same conditions. If the
symptom is not the same as the known-good vehicle,
follow the self-diagnostic procedures and the
appropriate troubleshooting procedures.
 When the symptom does not reappear or only reappears intermittently, ask the client about the
conditions when the symptom occurred.
– Always ask the client to demonstrate the problem.
– Trytoestablishpossibleusererrorora misunderstanding of the system.
– Try to establish if outside interference may have been the cause.
– Try to duplicate the symptom under the same conditions the client experienced.
– Vibration, temperature extremes, and moisture (dew, humidity) are factors that are difficult to
duplicate.
– Inspect the vehicle for after-market electronic devices (vehicle locators, amps, radar detectors,
etc.) that may be hidden.
When troubleshooting navigation system problems,
ensure that the known-good vehicle is the same
software version year and model as the vehicle being
serviced. Mixing incompatible navigation DVDs or
other system components can delay the
troubleshooting process by creating symptoms or
issues causing effects unrelated to the original problem.
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Service Precautions
System InitializationEntering the Security Code
GPS Initialization
23-268Navigation System
General Troubleshooting Information (cont’d)
The navigation system lost power and is acquiring its
location from the GPS satellites. This usually takes
less than 10 minutes.
* Start the engine.
*Parkthevehicleinanopenareaawayfromtrees,
* Remove loose articles, cell phones, or electrical
* If this screen is displayed repeatedly when starting power lines, and tall buildings.
accessories located near the GPS antenna.
the vehicle, see your dealer.
 If you need to replace the navigation unit, you can
back-up the navigation data and transfer it to a new
navigation unit. See Save users memory (see page
23-310).
 When the battery is disconnected, the internal GPS clock resets to 0:00. The clock resets to the correct
time after the system finishes GPS initialization.
 Before disconnecting the battery, make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the
navigation system, and write down the audio presets.
Also obtain any PGM-FI or transmission DTCs and
freeze frame date (which are lost when the ECM/PCM
loses power).
 After reconnecting the battery, you have to wait to get the initial signal from the satellite. It will take from 10
to 45 minutes.
 Adjust the setup clock settings (time zone and daylight savings) in the navigation system.
 Before returning the vehicle to the client, enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the
navigation system.
If the navigation system loses power (like the battery
was disconnected), the navigation system requires
initialization. Once completed, your system is ready to
use.
This initialization requires the following:  Entering the 4-digit anti-theft security code to unlock the system
 GPS initialization (may not be needed depending of the length of time the system was without power)
 Map matching to align the GPS to a location on the map Any time the navigation system loses power, you need
to enter the 4-digit anti-theft code on the navigation
system display. This 4-digit code is located on a small
code card that was given to the customer. Enter the 4-
digit code, then select Done.
If the navigation system anti-theft code is missing, use
the interactive Network (iN) to look it up. You need the
serial number for the navigation unit to do this.
You can view the serial number by entering the
diagnostic mode. Select Unit Check from the main
menu, then the ECU info diagnostic screen. This allows
you to get the serial number without removing the
navigation unit.
The iN may display more than one code for a given
serial number. This is because serial numbers are not
unique. You may have to try more than one 4-digit code.
If no code is shown, or if the code(s) given do not work
in the navigation unit, contact the Automobile Warranty
department. If the code 0000 works, replace the
navigation unit.
When replacing the navigation unit or audio unit, make
sure you give the client the new anti-theft security code.
NOTE: You must park the vehicle outside with a clear
view of the southern sky.
Depending on the length of time the battery was
disconnected, your system may require GPS
initialization. If it does, the following screen appears:
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Map MatchingObtaining A Navigation DVD
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Something is interfering with the system’s ability to
acquire its location. Check the following:
* The vehicle must be in an open area with a clear
* Remove sources of GPS interference like metallic
* Check GPS antenna cable connection.
* Restart the engine and repeat the GPS acquire view of the sky.
window tint above antenna, or electrical items
near antenna(see owner’s manual for details).
procedure. If the problem persists, see your dealer.
If this procedure is not necessary, the system proceeds
directly to the Disclaimer screen. During initialization,
the system searches for all available GPS satellites, and
obtains their orbital information. During this procedure
the vehicle should be out in the open with a clear view
of the sky.
If the navigation system finds the satellites properly,
this box clears, and changes to the Disclaimer screen. If
within 10 minutes the system fails to locate a sufficient
number of satellites to locate your position, the
following screen appears.
It this screen appears, turn off the engine, then restart
the vehicle and move it to a different location. If the
disclaimer screen appears, the GPS initialization is
complete.
NOTE:
 The average acquiring time is less than 10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 minutes.
 If the system is still unable to acquire a signal, follow the instructions on the screen. If this screen appears
again, go to troubleshooting for the GPS icon is white
or not shown (see page 23-341).
 Skip to a CSF screen by pushing the MENU and INFO buttons at the same time and can move to an System
Links screen.
This part of the initialization matches the GPS
coordinates with a road on the map screen. To do this
part of the procedure, make sure that the navigation
system is displays a map, and drive the vehicle on a
mapped road shown on the map screen. Do not enter a
destination at this time. When the name of the current
road you are driving on, appears at the bottom of the
screen, the entire procedure is complete. Your system
is now ready to use. If the Navigation DVD is lost or damaged, or you need a
yearly
updated DVD, you have two ways to purchase
one. You can either call 888-549-3798, or order on-line
at www.acura.com.
Both methods require a credit card. The DVD cannot be
ordered through the parts system. The following DVDs
will not work in this navigation system:
 Earlier model navigation DVDs (black, orange, light blue label and the older versions with a white label)
 Map software programs manufactured by other companies
 DVD movies, or DVDs containing audio recordings
Update DVDs are available for purchase usually in the
fall of each year. They may contain the following:  Enhanced maps and points of interest (POI) coverage
 Fixes for minor software bugs
 Additional features
NOTE:  Map matching must be done any time the DVD is removed or replaced.
 Always order navigation DVDs on an as-needed basis. During a typical model year, each color DVD may
undergo a half a dozen software only version
upgrades to fix minor issues on some or all models
the DVD supports. This is normal. Usually only the
letter at the end of the version number changes,
while the database (maps and POIs) remain
unchanged.
 Never promise your customer future free updates.
There are no free programs for updating the
navigation DVD. Update DVDs are generally available
for purchase each fall. The online DVD order site
provides information when an update for a particular
color DVD is available.
 Damaged discs are not covered by warranty unless they have been damaged by the navigation system.
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