Without AcuraLink
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- 2. Rotate the interface dial to select the icon you want to diagnose. Push in the selector to see the details of that diagnostic function.
The System Links function runs automatically and displays a flashing message at the bottom of the screen reminding you to have the engine running for the test. The diagnostic tests the following:
- Most of the wires connecting the navigation components are shown in the block diagram.
- The results from the various components shown in the block diagram.
- The audio-navigation unit tests the microphone by listening to the bong sound produced by the audio-navigation unit from the speakers when the diagnostic is started. This requires that the audio system be operating normally.
When the diagnostic finishes, the icons turn different colors based on their test status. The color definitions are shown below and can also be seen by selecting Help on the System Links screen.
The indication on the screen may not change until you exit and reenter the Self-Diagnosis mode. In some cases, you may have to restart the engine for the indication to change. After you repair the affected component or harness, repeat this diagnostic.
Each icon color is explained in the table.
| Icon Colors | Description |
|---|---|
| Green | The system ran a diagnosis and the results are OK. |
| Red | Errors that may require replacement of hardware or harness. Examples are connection error or memory diagnosis errors. Troubleshoot for DTCs. |
| Yellow | Errors that do not require hardware replacement, such as an open display cover, leaving the vehicle in ACC mode, or because of a missing accessory. |
| White | The diagnosis is running. The screen functions are locked out while the diagnosis runs. |
| Gray | The system cannot automatically check this function. You have to select the diagnosis item and manually do additional testing, like checking the navigation buttons in the Hard Key test. When you complete the Hard Key test and return to the System Links menu, the gray icon turns green. |
NOTE:
By selecting the HELP icon, you can see a description for each color.
ICON COLOR INFORMATION
| Icon | Icon Color | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN | RED | YELLOW | WHITE | GRAY | |||||
| Display | Result of "Connection" under the "Display" diagnosis menu is OK. | Result of "Connection" under the "Display" diagnosis menu is NG. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| Radio | Result of "Connection" under the "Radio" diagnosis menu is OK. | Result of "Connection" under the "Radio" diagnosis menu is NG. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| XM (HIP)(1) | Result of AcuraLink control unit and audio-navigation unit connection is OK. | Result of AcuraLink control unit and audio-navigation unit connection is NG. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| XM | Result of "Connection" under the "XM" diagnosis menu is OK. | Result of "Connection" under the "XM" diagnosis menu is NG. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| GPS Ant. | All result of "Antenna" and "Receiver in NAVI ECU" is OK. | Any result of "Antenna" and "Receiver in NAVI ECU" is NG. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| R-Camera | Result of "Connection" under the "R-Camera" diagnosis menu is OK. | Result of "Connection" under the "R-Camera" diagnosis menu is NG. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| A/C(2) | Result of "Connection" under the "Aircon" diagnosis menu is OK while "Ignition" is ON. | Result of "Connection" under the "Aircon" diagnosis menu is NG while "Ignition" is ON. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| B-CAN | All result of B-CAN related units are OK. | Any result of B-CAN related units are NG. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| HFL | Result of "Connection" under the "HFL" diagnosis menu is OK. | Result of "Connection" under the "HFL" diagnosis menu is NG. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| Mic | The microphone detects the sound "Pi-Pi-Pon" at the system link menu. | The microphone could not detect the sound "Pi-Pi-Pon" at the system link menu. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| ECU Info | Both V-RAM and D-RAM are OK, and all "Program Flash", "Serial No.", "Model" are available. | Either the V-RAM or D-RAM is NG, or any of the "Program Flash", "Serial No.", "Model" is unavailable. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| Hard Key | All buttons are pressed and are detected under "Hard key" menu. | All buttons are not pressed or pressed but not detected under "Hard key" menu, or exit from "Hard key" menu without the button not detected. | --- | --- | Until changing to "Hard key" menu. | ||||
| Error History | --- | --- | "Hard Error" or "Soft Error" is detected under "Error History" menu. | --- | "Hard Error" or "Soft Error" is not detected under "Error History" menu. | ||||
| HDD | Result of "Connection" under the "HDD" diagnosis menu is OK. | Result of "Connection" under the "HDD" diagnosis menu is NG. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| Yaw Sensor | Result of "Zero Point Output" under the "Yaw Sensor" diagnosis menu is OK. | Result of "Zero Point Output" under the "Yaw Sensor" diagnosis menu is NG. | Result of the "Zero Point Output" under the "Yaw Sensor" diagnosis menu is NO CHECK. | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
| Car Status | --- | --- | --- | --- | Check these systems manually. | ||||
| RES | Result of "Connection" under the "RES" diagnosis menu is OK. | Result of "Connection" under the "RES" diagnosis menu is NG. | --- | Executing (Not completed) | --- | ||||
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