2012 Honda Insight BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

ECU Info

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This screen looks for problems in the audio-navigation unit. When you initiate this diagnosis, the audio-navigation unit may freeze or delay up to a minute while the diagnosis runs.

NOTE: Do not try to end this diagnostic by pressing OK or Mem Clear before it finishes, otherwise the system may reboot.
  • If V-RAM or D-RAM is NG, replace the audio-navigation unit.
  • DVD lid displays the position of the audio-navigation unit lid.
  • Program Flash: Displays the version of the navigation software in memory.
  • Program on DVD: If displayed, this value represents the version of the navigation software on the navigation DVD.
  • DVD version represents the database version on the DVD. You can find this information in either the Setup Screen Version, or in the Diagnostic Screen Version.
  • Serial No. should be the same as the serial number found on the underside of the audio-navigation unit. You need this number to obtain the security code from the Interactive Network (iN) system.
  • Model: For this model, the field should begin with TM8.
  • The Mem Clear is for factory use and should not be used unless instructed by the factory.

Selecting this will clear the customer's settings, personal information, GPS orbital data, and anything else stored in memory.

Fig 1: Screen Display - ECU Info.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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