[Snow1718]

Having an issue trying to get into the diagnostic screen on the navigation system. I’ve tried holding down the three recommended buttons and nothing happens just stays on the Pin code screen can’t even input one cause it does nothing and then eventually gos black. I’ve tried popping out the DVD and all that and nothing. No lose wires or blown fuses kinda at a loss here and would welcome any suggestions.

 

[Rocky]

Hmm. Time to disconnect the battery and see if it resets?

 

[Snow1718]

tired this morning same issue. I’m wondering what would make the buttons unresponsive must be within the system it self? Idk

 

[can]

How did it all start?
Are you able to open the system up and use an ohmmeter to test the buttons from the PCB side to see if pressing them actually closes their contacts?

 

[Rocky]

The tough part is that these "entertainment " systems seem to break long before anything else does. I'd be tempted just to remove and replace it with a new after market unit with bells and whistles like CarPlay...

 

[can]

I just read a blog post by a fellow who rigged a Raspberry Pi with a 800x600 7" screen in his Suzuki Jimny and am tempted to try that. Lots of 3D printing required though.

 

[Snow1718]

The buttons are unresponsive but the back button on the steering wheel brings the screen back up, I’m thinking of just replacing it with and after market unit, but where there was one problem I found another. Thank you everyone for your responses. Now on to finding the mounting brackets I’ll need.

 

[scorrpio]

If you buy at Crutchfield, and specify the car model, they will provide the proper brackets and will also suggest the correct wiring harness/steering wheel control adapter.

 

[04pilot.going.strong]

Put in a new head unit, look at my post here:

Installing a new head unit in a 2004 Pilot

There has been number of discussion on how to fix broken head units (radio and nav) in 2003-2008 Pilot and I thought I'd post what I've done. Technology changes quickly and the original head units in these vehicles are out of date with cassette players and DVD based nav units. Nowadays just...

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