Honda Civic. Manual — part 144

Without navigation: Replace the audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

XM RADIO PRESET MEMORY IS LOST (WITH NAVIGATION)

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Set each of the XM radio channel preset buttons.

Do each of the XM radio channel preset buttons set properly?

YES -Go to step 3.

NO -Replace the navigation unit.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) for 1 minute, then turn it back to ON (II).
4. Test all of the XM radio channel preset buttons for proper recall operation.

Do the preset buttons recall the set radio stations?

YES -System is normal at this time. Check the connections at the navigation
unit.

NO -Go to step 5.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
6. Measure the voltage between XM receiver connector A (14P) No. 1 terminal

and body ground.

NOTE:

If you can only tune to channels 000,001,174, and 247, make
sure the audio unit is set to the channel mode (see owner's
manual), if it is set to channel mode, call XM satellite radio
customer support and check the account activation status.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Audio System - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 121: Measuring Voltage Between XM Receiver A (14P) Connector
Terminal And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there battery voltage?

YES -Go to step 7.

NO -Repair open in the wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and XM
receiver connector A (14P) No. 1 terminal.

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
8. Measure the voltage between XM receiver connector A (14P) No. 11 terminal

and body ground.

Fig. 122: Measuring Voltage Between XM Receiver A (14P) Connector
Terminal And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there less than 0.1 V?

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Audio System - Civic (Except Hybrid)

YES -Replace the XM receiver (see SPEAKER REPLACEMENT).

NO -Repair open in the wire between XM receiver connector A (14P) No. 11
terminal and body ground (G505) .

ERROR CODE: XM NO SIGNAL OR XM ANTENNA IS DISPLAYED

1. Park vehicle outside with a clear view of the southern horizon.

Does XM radio receive a signal?

YES -Reception interference operation is normal.

NO -Go to step 2.

2. Check XM antenna connector B (2P) at XM receiver.

Is XM antenna connector B connected?

YES -Go to step 3.

NO -Reconnect XM connector B, recheck XM radio operation. If the signal
restored, operation is normal. If signal not restored go to step 3.

3. Measure the voltage between XM receiver connector A (14P) No. 1 terminal

and body ground.

NOTE:

Check the vehicle battery condition first.

Check the connectors for poor connections or loose
terminals.

Check XM radio reception in an open area. Poor
reception/interference can be caused by tall buildings,
mountains, or high-voltage power lines.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Audio System - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 123: Measuring Voltage Between XM Receiver A (14P) Connector
Terminal And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there battery voltage?

YES -Go to step 4.

NO -Repair open in the wire between navigation unit and XM receiver
connector A (14P) No. 1 terminal.

4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
5. Measure the voltage between XM receiver connector A (14P) No. 11 terminal

and body ground.

Fig. 124: Measuring Voltage Between XM Receiver A (14P) Connector
Terminal And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there less than 0.1 V?

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Audio System - Civic (Except Hybrid)