Symptom Troubleshooting

Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - Vehicle position icon constantly leaves road, moves erratically, or is displayed very far from actual vehicle position

Vehicle position icon constantly leaves road, moves erratically, or is displayed very far from actual vehicle position

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Battery Test.
- Check that the GPS antenna is plugged in.
- This is not the same condition as when driving off-road (or on a fire or logging road). This condition is caused by a loss of map matching from a bad sensor input. Check for after market window tinting or other objects that can block the GPS signal. Always do the Map Matching before proceeding with the troubleshooting.
- Make sure that the correct navigation DVD color and version are installed.
- Inspect the navigation DVD for dirt or damage.
- Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
- Check the GPS signal reception in an open area.

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

2. Check the GPS icon on the navigation screen.

Is the GPS icon white?

YES -

Go to GPS icon is white or not shown troubleshooting Symptom Troubleshooting.

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Check for the hard error code.

Is any navigation DTC(s) indicated?

YES -

Troubleshoot the indicated navigation DTC(s).

NO -

Go to step 4.

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

5. Substitute a known-good navigation unit with the same navigation software version Service and Repair, and check to see if the problem occurs in the same place.

Does the problem occur in the same place?

YES -

The problem is in the database. Report the problem according to the Navigation Manual under Reporting Errors.

NO -

Replace the original navigation unit Service and Repair.