Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
DTC 1301: GPS Antenna Error (2013-15)
- Check the vehicle battery condition first .
- This navigation DTC sets when there is poor connectors or loose terminals at the GPS antenna connector or an open in GPS antenna lead.
- Before you troubleshoot, make sure to follow the General Troubleshooting Information .
- Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.
- Problem verification:
- 2. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then select the ON mode.
- 3. Check for hard error codes .
Is DTC 1301 indicated?
YES
The failure is duplicated, go to step 2.
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
- Determine possible failure area (GPS antenna, others):
Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
- 2. Substitute a known-good GPS antenna .
- 3. Clear the hard error codes .
- 4. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then select the ON mode.
- 5. Check for hard error codes .
Is DTC 1301 indicated?
YES
Replace the audio-navigation unit .
NO
Replace the original GPS antenna.
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.