DTC 1301: GPS Antenna Error
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NOTE:
- Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST ).
- This navigation DTC sets when there is poor connectors or loose terminals at the GPS antenna connector or an open in GPS antenna wire.
- Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.
- Before you troubleshoot, make sure to follow the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Make sure the vehicle is parked outside, away from buildings.
- Aftermarket electronic devices located near the audio-navigation unit or GPS antenna can potentially interfere with the operation of the navigation system.
- Clear the hard error code (see HOW TO CLEAR ERROR HISTORY ).
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and wait at least 1 minute.
- Check for the hard error code (see HOW TO CHECK ERROR HISTORY (NAVIGATION DTCS)
).
Is DTC 1301 indicated?
YES -Go to step 5.
NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Check for poor connections or loose terminals at audio-navigation unit connector J (2P).
Are the connections OK?
YES -Replace the GPS Antenna (see GPS ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
NO -Repair poor connections or loose terminals, and recheck. If the code continues to reset intermittently, replace the GPS antenna (see GPS ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).