2009 Acura CSX Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Navigation Cannot Control XM Radio

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NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST )
  • Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system
  1. Connect the HDS to the DLC
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
  3. Check for DTCs with the HDS

    Are there any DTCs present? 

    YES  -Troubleshoot the DTC, then retest

    NO  -Go to step 4

  4. Make sure the anti-theft code for the audio system is entered
  5. Go into the System Diagnostic mode, and use the System Links diagnosis (see SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE )

    Is the XM icon red? 

    YES  -Do the troubleshooting for the voice guidance cannot be heard (see VOICE GUIDANCE CANNOT BE HEARD, IS BROKEN UP, OR THERE IS STATIC )

    NO  -Go to step 6

  6. Substitute a known-good audio-navigation unit (including the HDD) (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

    Can the navigation system control XM radio functions? 

    YES  -Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

    NO  -Replace the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) or the XM receiver (see XM RECEIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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