Symptom Troubleshooting Index

2009 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3SECTION Symptom Troubleshooting Index
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda CR-V and 2010 Honda CR-V. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Navigation system stays on the GPS initialization screen
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable is disconnected or damaged
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Vehicle position icon constantly leaves road, moves erratically, or is displayed very far from actual vehicle position Symptom Troubleshooting (see VEHICLE POSITION ICON CONSTANTLY LEAVES ROAD, MOVES ERRATICALLY, OR IS DISPLAYED VERY FAR FROM ACTUAL VEHICLE POSITION )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Internal defect in GPS antenna
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Aftermarket metallic window tint
  • PCM (speed pulses)
  • Harness/fuses/switches
System always comes up in the in-line diagnostic mode (Factory Diag Mode) Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION CANNOT CONTROL XM RADIO )  
Navigation system does not accept security code Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION SYSTEM DOES NOT ACCEPT SECURITY CODE ) The wrong color DVD is installed
Navigation frequently asks for anti-theft code and/or needs GPS initialization Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION FREQUENTLY ASKS FOR ANTI-THEFT CODE AND/OR NEEDS GPS INITIALIZATION )
GPS icon is white or not shown Symptom Troubleshooting (see GPS ICON IS WHITE OR NOT SHOWN )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Aftermarket metallic window tint
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Vehicle icon wanders across the map when driving (does not follow a displayed road) or map or vehicle ICON spins Symptom Troubleshooting (see VEHICLE ICON WANDERS ACROSS THE MAP WHEN DRIVING (DOES NOT FOLLOW A DISPLAYED ROAD) OR MAP VEHICLE ICON SPINS )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • PCM (speed signal)
  • Internal defect in GPS antenna
No picture is displayed Symptom Troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Picture has lines/rolls/other issues or is an odd color Symptom Troubleshooting (see PICTURE HAS LINES/ROLLS/OTHER ISSUES OR IS AN ODD COLOR )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Display day/night mode does not work or does not work properly
  • The gauge brightness level is set to High in day or night mode
  • Gauge control module (CAN)
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
System locks up or freezes constantly Symptom Troubleshooting (see SYSTEM LOCKS UP OR FREEZES CONSTANTLY )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Voice guidance cannot be heard, is broken up, or there is static Symptom Troubleshooting (see GPS ICON IS WHITE OR NOT SHOWN )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Volume or voice feedback setting (see navigation system service information)
  • Stereo amplifier
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Voice control does not work/respond Symptom Troubleshooting (see VOICE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK/RESPOND )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Microphone/voice control switch
  • Volume or voice feedback setting (see Owner's Service Information)
  • HandsFreeLink control unit
  • Harness/fuse/switches
Navigation cannot control HVAC by voice command Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION CANNOT CONTROL HVAC BY VOICE COMMAND )
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Wrong audio-navigation unit (model code) B-CAN DTCs
  • Harness/fuses/switches
Navigation cannot control XM radio Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION CANNOT CONTROL XM RADIO )
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • Audio unit
  • XM receiver
  • Harness
Navigation cannot control audio system Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION CANNOT CONTROL AUDIO SYSTEM )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Open/short between the audio-navigation unit, or the XM receiver or the GA-Net bus
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
Navigation display buttons do not work or respond properly Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY BUTTONS DO NOT WORK OR RESPOND PROPERLY )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Open/short between the XM receiver or the GA-Net bus
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
Today's Destinations button is dim and not selectable in the Enter destination by screen (grayed-out) The customer has not entered a group of locations for Today's Destinations. This is normal. The button is only selectable if the customer is using this function See Owner's Service Information
Some set-up and information functions of the navigation system are grayed-out and do not work Customer did not select OK from Disclaimer screen.  
Previous Destinations button is dim and not selectable in the Enter destination by screen (grayed-out) The vehicle may be new, or the customer deleted the destination. Enter a destination, and allow the system to route to it. After the trip, the Previous Destinations button will be selectable  
Address cannot be found or system gives poor routing
  • Verify proper operation and system limitations using the navigation system service information
  • See Answering customer question Navigation coverage in general troubleshooting
  • Refer to Database limitation in the navigation system service information to report database errors
  • Refer to the FAQs in the navigation system service information
  • Database limitations (address not in database)
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
Rearview camera image does not come on or work properly Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE ACURA GLOBE SCREEN (NOT THE HONDA GLOBE SCREEN) APPEARS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED )
  • Check software for the latest up-dates
  • The DVD is damaged or dirty
  • No backup signal
  • The wrong color DVD or version is installed
OPEN/CLOSE function of the display does not work Symptom Troubleshooting (see OPEN/CLOSE FUNCTION OF THE DISPLAY DOES NOT WORK )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Harness
Navigation display does not close Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY DOES NOT CLOSE )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Harness
Navigation display does not open or opens part way Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY DOES NOT CLOSE )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • Harness
PC card will not play/card icon on audio screen cannot be selected Symptom Troubleshooting (see PC CARD WILL NOT PLAY/CARD ICON ON AUDIO SCREEN CANNOT BE SELECTED (WITH NAVIGATION) ) Audio-navigation unit
The map will not display the Southern portion of the U.S. or the Northern parts of Canada North American coverage is different for USA/Canada markets. See the Version Diagnostic Screen for details on coverage differences (see VERSION )
  • See navigation system service information
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
Navigation display stays on with ignition switch in LOCK (0) Symptom Troubleshooting (see SYSTEM LOCKS UP OR FREEZES CONSTANTLY )
  • Harness/fuses/switches
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
DVD read error messages Symptom Troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION CANNOT CONTROL AUDIO SYSTEM )
  • Audio-navigation unit
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • Damaged DVD
Error message are displayed See error message table (see ERROR MESSAGE TABLE )  
Navigation system will not go beyond the disclaimer screen and displays the OK button See navigation display buttons do not work or respond properly
  • The wrong color or version DVD is installed
  • Scratched or damaged DVD
  • Audio-navigation unit
The navigation anti-theft code card is lost or missing See anti-theft feature (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION -('10 MODEL) )  
The vehicle icon lags behind when the vehicle turns See self-inertial navigation limitations (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION -('10 MODEL) )
  • Aftermarket accessories connected to the system
  • GPS antenna/cable
Navigation screen is darker than normal or takes time to brighten when it is cold See LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) unit limitations (see MUTING LOGIC )  
The navigation clock is off by 1 to 3 hours after replacing the audio-navigation unit See service precautions (see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS )
  • Perform map matching (see MAP MATCHING )
  • GPS antenna/cable
  • Check and adjust the clock settings
A new navigation DVD is needed See obtaining a navigation DVD (see OBTAINING A NAVIGATION DVD )  
Time is not correct Reset Time Adjustment in set-up The wrong color or version DVD is installed
The DVD is scratched or dirty See DVD Handling and Cleaning (see OBTAINING A NAVIGATION DVD ) Audio-navigation unit
The wrong DVD was installed and now the system does not function properly See Precaution on customer Navigation DVD Sneak Previews (see HOW DO I FIND THE LOCAL ADDRESS OF A BUSINESS THAT IS PART OF A NATIONAL CHAIN (FOR EXAMPLE, STARBUCKS)? )
  • Install the correct version DVD
  • Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system
A POI cannot be found See How to answer customer questions about navigation coverage (see HOW TO ANSWER CUSTOMER QUESTIONS ABOUT NAVIGATION COVERAGE )
  • The DVD is scratched or dirty
  • Refer to Database limitation in the navigation system service information to report data base error
A specific city cannot be found See How to answer customer questions about navigation coverage (see HOW TO ANSWER CUSTOMER QUESTIONS ABOUT NAVIGATION COVERAGE )
  • The DVD is scratched or dirty
  • Refer to Database limitation in the navigation system service information to report data base error
An In Line Diagnosis screen appears every time vehicle is started See factory diagnostic screen In Line Diag (see FACTORY DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN IN LINE DIAG )  
The Acura Globe Screen (not the Honda Globe Screen) appears every time the vehicle is started Symptom troubleshooting (see THE ACURA GLOBE SCREEN (NOT THE HONDA GLOBE SCREEN) APPEARS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED ) Also see the symptom The wrong DVD was installed and now the system does not function properly
The customer vehicle was recently moved to or from Hawaii, and the map screen does not display properly See Coverage Area (see MIC LEVEL )  
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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.