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DVD Disk Reading Error by richarddavies
Dec 27, 2008 (1:26 pm)
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I occasionally get the following error message on my navigation screen "DVD DISC READING ERROR CONSULT YOUR DEALER" after which the navigation system stops functioning. If I turn the car off and start it again, then it resumes working.
 
Does anyone know of any way to reset or restart the navigation without restarting the vehicle? I'm pretty sure I managed to press some sort of button sequence once to do this, but can't seem to do it again. So if anyone knows of any magical reset button sequence, please let me know. Thank you!
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Re: 1996 Honda Odyssey Navi Update (Japan/English) [dlduncan1] by estraven
Jan 03, 2009 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: dlduncan1 (May 23, 2008 4:11 pm)

I have just bought a second hand Japanese 1996 Honda CRV unfortunately not with the GPS DVD/CD. If anyone has one available and can let me have a copy - I will try and convert it to English.
Any help, thoughts appreciated
 
regards
 
Karl
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Re: DVD Disk Reading Error [richarddavies] by Kingarth
Jan 04, 2009 (2:34 pm)
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Replying to: richarddavies (Dec 27, 2008 1:26 pm)

Since my last entry re my NAVI System problems, I have had my 05 Odyssey back to the dealer twice. The first time, what was to be a 1/2 hour reload by the tech turned into a 3.5 hour Odyssey between the tech and online (voice) with the so-called spirts back east. They couldn't get the discs to load. Got it back just a sick as when I took it in. A couple of weeks later I got called to bring it back in as they figured they had the problem solved. This time I got the car back in an hour. When I picked the car up at the dealers (fixed & washed) guess what. It froze at the intro screen. Back in to get the tech to show him the problem. He said it was working fine after the load. Turned the car off and on and the Navi came up fine. We went for a test drive and after a minute or so, the NAVI corrected itself and picked up my route. Since then it's a crap shoot as to what the system will do. from the "DVD DISC READING ERROR CONSULT YOUR DEALER", to watching my backup view going forward, to leaving me where I turned the car on in my parking spot till my next parking spot 8 km later, to believe it or not working fine! (you name the trouble I've experienced it)
It ticked me off when the Honda Care Centre person told me I should deal with the Navi System people (like denying it was a Honda problem) Sorry that doesn't fly. I don't go to Magna for Honda parts. I think it's time for Honda to step up to the plate and stop passing the buck. They got enough of mine!!!
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Re: DVD Disk Reading Error [Kingarth] by debchuck
Jan 04, 2009 (5:21 pm)
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Replying to: Kingarth (Jan 04, 2009 2:34 pm)

Agreed! I have an '07 Ody with all the bells and whistles and essentially like the van very much... as much as I have any car I have ever owned.
 
But the navi system sucks and has from the very first day. It does not locate my home in Eastern Kentucky, but a $300 QVC Cobra unit does that rapidly and much more. Never failed me. Honda has never served me!!!!!! Honda National Customer Service (a guy named Jesse) has never served me. They are rude, condescending, and crude.
 
I do have a bit of salvation, though: Kentucky has a lemon law that is good for the duration of the warranty on the Honda, and I bought the extended warranty!!!!! All I have to do is have to a dealer, any dealer, three times for the same problem, and then I can collect go and drive a new something or another!! Two dealer visits are down and a third will come shortly before my warranty expires, and then Honda can meet me in any court of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and we'll exchange keys.
 
I love the Ody. I despise the navi system. Alpine, the maker, even refuses to answer letters. I would, too, if I produced such shoddy workmanship. Good luck on getting anything done. I wish you well.
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Grade NAV Performance for Your Region by angelchicago
Jan 05, 2009 (5:27 am)
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It is understood some folks have very poor experience with NAV sys while others have a favorable experience. I am sure both experiences hold true. It may be helpful for the forum to grade your experience based on "region" where you live. This way we can help provide info for other to make their future purchase decision of the NAV option with info specific to the area they will most likely to use it.
 
   IL Chicagoland = A
 
A=works 99% of time, B=works 95% of time, C=works 90% of time, D= works less then 90% of time but still use it, F= works to poorly to use at all.
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Re: Grade NAV Performance for Your Region [angelchicago] by sebring95
Jan 05, 2009 (6:08 am)
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Replying to: angelchicago (Jan 05, 2009 5:27 am)

It's pretty clear that the NAV has pretty good performance within most any metro. Still rather lacking in POI's, but the streets and mapping are good. Get outside the Metro and you can see where Honda tried to save money (or DVD space....) as roads that have been in place for years are missing, POI's are few and far between even on major highways, and rural mapping routes will drive you crazy. Although I was recently in Cincinnati which is a decent sized town by most standards and the NAVi was lost for the street I was on. It had homes which appeared to have been built in the 50's so I'm gonna guess it wasn't a new street
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Re: DVD Disk Reading Error [debchuck] by denver5357
Jan 08, 2009 (12:37 pm)
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Replying to: debchuck (Jan 04, 2009 5:21 pm)

Good grief. You've been complaining about this for at least six months, based on posts I scanned. Let it go, man. This isn't healthy.
 
We have an '05 with Navi and so far no issues. We don't use it a lot, however. We did get a post card a month or so ago about a DVD update. I've been looking at this thread to see if anyone has comments on it. Unfortunately, I don't have the post card so I am unsure which update it is. And from these posts, I am not sure what the very latest, post-bugs version number is. If I get the latest disk, what should I ask for? Thanks.
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Re: DVD Disk Reading Error [denver5357] by debchuck
Jan 08, 2009 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: denver5357 (Jan 08, 2009 12:37 pm)

I'll let it go when Honda decides to fix or replace the unit! It's a shame when the Honda dealer tries to plug in an address and it doesn't take him to it. I want a system that works as well as an old portable unit or Honda can buy back the vehicle under the lemon law. You can keep what you want. I wish you well. I will be well and happy when Honda fixes it.
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Re: DVD Disk Reading Error [debchuck] by sebring95
Jan 08, 2009 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: debchuck (Jan 08, 2009 1:34 pm)

Yeah, let it go. Next time, just drive down the road with $2,000 worth of Franklins and throw them at people. That would be a lot more fun
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Re: DVD Disk Reading Error [sebring95] by denver5357
Jan 09, 2009 (2:00 pm)
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Replying to: sebring95 (Jan 08, 2009 1:44 pm)

Technically, I think it would be more like $1,000 worth of Franklins, since the cost of the Nav includes other integrated functions.
 
The thing is, if you look at other car threads about Nav, you find the same kinds of complaints. Most car systems don't perform as well as the small portable systems when it comes to accurate navigation - not a surprise, given that fitting a function within a larger vehicle (and one made by a third party most of the time) will not compare to a primary, stand alone function made by a company that specializes in only that function. It's why car stereos usually don't sound as good as home theatre systems. It's why the GPS on my smart phone isn't as fast as my Garmin. That's how it goes.
 
Now that I have said that, I fully expect my 'O5 Ody to come apart as soon as I back out of the garage.

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