Mytre

I just got this car and, well the nav screen is black. Everything works fine. At most the steering wheel feels hard. But the main problem is the navigation unit. The screen turns on but is blank. Just lit and black. Radio works. Voice command works. I took it to the dealership and they told me to change the whole navigation unit. With a cost of 5600. . more than the car is worth. Is this an issue with the whole nav unit ?(where the screen is) or is it only the DVD drive on the trunk ? How do I know which one I have to change ? I'm gonna have to buy used parts to fix it but I don't know how to test it. Is there a way to make the screen turns on without the nav unit? So I can control the AC and radio there ?

TexasHonda

Most frequent cause for this is faulty dvd drive. It can be repaired (Alpine) or replaced (used ebay).

For diagnostics get a manual from automanualsource.com for $22.

good luck

Mytre

So, will the manual help me identify the problem before I take action? I mean on the dealership they told me to replace all the unit, evne the dashboard with the screen. Is there a way to know if it is the dvd drive or the whole unit? i know that the screen turns on, backlight on , just black screen.

TexasHonda

Yes, there are extensive diagnostics for blank screen. See attached.

good luck

Mytre

Hey, i know its been some time, been busy with college. So how do i get alpine to repair my unit ? or just find the dvd drive on ebay and install it? dvd drive its on, and i can get the cd out nadall that but there is no sound coming from it when i put the cd on, plus the screen turns on when i turn on the car , it just stays blank.

TexasHonda

I called Alpine repair division and got mailing address and instructions. I believe they have a website w/ this info.

good luck

Mytre

Hello, long time huh? Finally out of semester so I can work on my car. Quick question is, is there any way to do a system check with a combination of buttons ? as to make a self diagnostic ? WIll this work with a not working dvd drive? the dvd drive is able to eject the disk, and all that btw . which is weird. Is there a way to check if any cable is loose ?

Also , when removing the dvd rom, do i have to unplug the battery?

TexasHonda

Not necessary to remove battery cable if you unplug dvd.

No experience w/ self test. See posted diagnostic.

good luck

Mytre

So to remove the dvd rom, I only need to plug out the cables, and remove the 4 screws holding it in place in the trunk? Those 4 screws wont give up. So im at lost there.

TexasHonda

Try accessing w/ small vise-grips, tap side w/ chisel, grind screw heads off w/ dremel are some potential solutions.

good luck