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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTNAVIGATION SYSTEMSYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODEFUNCTIONAL SETUPMIC LEVEL
2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1

Mic Level

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1SECTION Mic Level

This diagnostic allows you to independently test the microphone, the TALK and BACK buttons. They are used to activate the voice control system. The microphone is located near the map light in the ceiling. It is directional, and works best if the voice is coming from the drivers seat.

  • Press the TALK button on the steering wheel, and in a normal voice say "testing". The TALK indicator on the screen should momentarily turn green, and the text "Now Recording..." should appear yellow. If the Mic Level indicator on the screen does not briefly turn green, then check the wiring from the TALK button to the navigation unit. If there is no "Mic Level" movement when you speak, then you should check the wire running from the microphone to the control unit.
  • Press the BACK button on the steering wheel. This should cause the Cancel indicator on the screen to momentarily turn green. If it does not briefly change to green, then check the wiring from the steering wheel BACK button to the navigation unit.
  • The mic level should reach at least the 6th bar.
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Mic Level
    G05594942Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
NOTE: If the radio is off, and there is movement in the indicator-even without speaking, then ensure that the vents are not blowing on the microphone.
This should resolve voice control complaints such as:
  • Sometimes the system does not understand my commands.
  • I have to shout at the navi for a command to be recognized.
  • The system just says "pardon"
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