Honda Odyssey GPS Navigation System

cuong

My 2006 Ody did not auto adjust the clock either.
How to you adjust the clock manually? I only looked around little bit last night and did not find any options to change the time.

The clock picks up the time from the satelites?

Do we have to bring the car in to update the software with new daylight time saving? Free service?

Or have to buy new DVD with include updated software?

sebring95

This was yesterday, so I'm not 100% I remember it correctly....

Go to setup, then at the top right of the screen press "more" and on that screen you can adjust the time.

I'm guessing the DVD is where it's getting the time info.

nowakj66

Sebring you are right - you can adjust it via the MORE menu under Setup.

I thought it got the time from the sattelite because when you change time zones the clock adjusts. But I guess that could be built into the DVD as well.

cuong

Thanks guys. The option is in Setup->More.

Now the next question is the system will auto change the time next month...then we have to manually change the time back?

Or I guess we can turn the Daylight Saving Time option off?

pallidin

I have a 2005 Odyssey touring and have looked allthrough the nav guides for instructions on how to delete old addresses. There is no "delete" function anywhere inthe system. My software is listed at 1.32.00. How do you delete old addresses that are cluttering up the screens?

The manual was obviously written by some geek who made too many assumptions about user know-how. OR maybe they never thought of having to delete an address or two.

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minivan_mom

I just bought a 2006 EX-L with NAV yesterday and was having the same problem....but after looking at page 72 in the Nav system manual, I finally figured it out.

Press the Setup Button (on the right side of the screen)
Press "More"
Press "Personal Information"
Press "Address Book"
If you have a PIN I think you add it here to continue. If not then:
Press "User 1" or "User 2"
Press "Address"...select the one you want to delete
Press "Delete"

Seems like a lot of work to edit or delete things in the address book. A simple delete or edit button in the address screen would have been helpful!

Good Luck.

happyodyowner

My 06 Odyssey EX-L with Nav and RES has a problem with dimming of the Nav display. When I turn on my lights, the Nav system does not dim the screen. Also, is there a way to not dim the Rear Entertainment Screen when you turn the lights on?

loncray

Yes, in the Setup menu there's a series of dimmer options for the Navi. I don't think you can do anything about the RES though - that might even be just a factor of the electrical load on the batteries rather than a feature.

blackexv6

I don't believe there is an option to automatically dim the NAV screen when you put the lights on.

We manually set the screen to night when driving in the dark.

I think the Honda NAV is rather primitive and overrated.

velippert

asaood,
Did you ever get a copy of the Navi manual? I am also looking for one myself. We just purchased a 2004 and it's has everything but the Navi manual. I've been checking online everywhere and can't find anything.
Please let me know!
Thanks,
velippert

loncray

You ought to be able to get one from a Honda or Acura dealer.

cpdatz3

I just bought a 2007 Touring with Nav and was curious if anyone knew if it's possible (and if so) how to use the NAV drive's PC Card Slot to import/play music files?

Our sales guy told me that he had heard it was possible, despite what the manual says.

denver5357

I will reply to myself, in case anyone is looking for what I asked about. The dealer gave me a number to call for the Navi disk and the automated message said, among other things, that if you bought a 2005 Ody then the version that is in the van is, in fact, the most updated version of the DVD software.

kriskash

I keep getting a message "DVD DISC READING ERROR PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DEALER". very erratic...no specific steps to get to the message...suddenly it comes while driving with the map on.. Went to the dealer when the message appeared and showed it to him..The dealer called Honda...To my surprise, Honda asked him for pictures when the message appeared......Few days later, I took a bunch of pictures when the message appeared and provided to the dealer...Waiting for the dealer and Honda to sort out this irritating issue...for which I paid $3000-4000 more...I was so happy with my cute Garmin navigation in my other car..

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iamnina

I purchased a pre-owned 2005 Touring and did not get the Pin number for the navigation system. What do I do now?

loncray

I would think you could contact your local Honda dealer, give them the VIN and proof that it's yours and they could look it up and give it to you. I doubt there's any other way.

jbrucka

I was told the same thing about the pc slot on the Nav system being used to hold music. Has anyone found an answer to this? If this is available, I would like to take advantage of this.

boneal

I have a 2005 with a nav system and it works great in the states. I am in the military and live in Germany. I went to a Honda dealership over here to try one of their disks but it didn't work. Does any one know where I might get a european map disk?

debandtwins

I am in the market for a used Odyssey (looking at '04s) and I am trying to decide whether to get the navigation system or not. The new after-market navigation systems are supporting current traffic reports (with a subscription fee) which seems like it might be useful. Has Alpine developed something like this for the older Odysseys? (It appears to be available in the newest Odysseys.) Can a feature like this be retrofitted to the older systems? Is it worth it? I have read (here and in reviews) that the Odyssey navigation system is really superb, and I don't like the idea of having to hide and then resetup a portable nav system every time I get into the car (theft security). Appreciate your thoughts.

jdwi

Hi, I bought 07 touring and am also having the same problem.The navi has been replaced 3 times 1st being the screen was disapearing after replacing the navi it has been also saying "DVD Disc error consult dealer". The dealership has been unable to resolve the problem. And this has been going on for weeks. Was wondering if yours has been fixed and if they knew what the problem was? It's driving me crazy. The dealership offered an extended warrenty however the does not resolve problem.Please let me know! THANKS!!!

pkirangi

Hello, I have a Navigation system in my Odyssey. Everytime I drive it comes on. At times I do not want it displayed while I am driving. So how do I switch it off? I do not see any buttons to do that. In the help manula there is no mention of it.

Thanks
PHK

rhj6

Does anyone know if I can have a Honda Navigation/CD player unit installed to replace the CD changer that comes in the EX? It looks as if it would fit fine but would it function properly and would there be different harness wires required?

loncray

First, I assume you mean the built-into-the-dash Navi that comes in the current Touring model. In that case, just don't hit the OK button that comes up with the legal disclaimer - it'll give you a black screen after a few moments if you just leave it alone. You can also hit the OPEN button, which will open up the CD player and thus turn off the Navi. You can also turn it to NIGHT display and you'll have a nearly black screen - I think you might be able to make it completely black with the display controls.

pkirangi

Thanks loncray. I have a EX-L with Navi and RES. I don't understand why they did not give a simple ON/OFF for the Navi. Beats Me.
So is it OK to just switch the engine OFF, when the Navi screen is ON. Or Do I need to use one of the methods you mentioned above to switch the Navi OFF and then turn the Engine OFF?
Am I sounding too paranoid?

Thanks
PHK

cccompson

Honda designed the nav system to shut down when the car is turned off. There's no need to do anything other than turn the key.

pkirangi

Thanks cccompson

odyarchitect

Jumping in here on a related note...

Do you know if there's a way to speed up response time for the back-up camera (and/or eliminate/delay the OK screen)?

Most days when I get in the van, start it up, and begin backing up, the OK screen is on for the duration of my back-up. Thus making it much less useful. I like the back-up camera but wish I could see it for those quick starts and back-ups. I'm really not in that big of a hurry - it's just seems really slow/delayed.

And I completely agree with the other comment above. Honda: Why didn't you just make NAV have an on/off switch like every other (non-critical) device in the vehicle? Most days I don't need NAV. Why does it default to turning on and I have to ignore to get it to go off? The radio, heat & AC, lights, turn signals, cruise control, etc. don't work this way! Why not an on/off switch for NAV with back-up camera more quick/responsive all the time in reverse? And why do we need legal disclaimers in a vehicle we purchased once and drive everyday? OK, I'll stop griping. I like our Ody.

loncray

Hmmm - I've never yet been able to get the van ready to back up faster than the camera goes - and the camera comes on immediately regardless of the OK screen. I'll reiterate that you can turn off the Navi by simply opening it - though I don't know if it stays open on its own for very long.

sebring95

Mine does it to. I get in, start car, put on seatbelts, put car in reverse, and I'm usually half-way out of a parking spot before the camera turns on. Seems like the NAV boot interferes with the camera operation. Mine doesn't sit on the "OK" screen, it sits on the boot screen.

loncray

I'll pay more attention the next time I'm driving it (it's the wife's van), but my experience is that the camera comes on regardless of the Navi screen. I wonder if Honda has put thru a software change? Mine is an '06 Touring.

odyarchitect

Sebring95 described it well. That is exactly what I experience. It seems to hang (or take too long) on the boot screen and not the OK. I too am usually half way thru the back-up before I get the screen (and am looking behind me because I'm moving in reverse). Too late, I wanted to look behind me BEFORE I started moving.

This usually happens when I'm alone in the van. The kids slow me down and I usually get the screen in time. My irony is that my parking lot at work is where I need the backup camera. We have plenty of space at home... I guess the solution is for me to just chill out and slow down!

BTW: The camera's wide angle lens is especially useful when you have to back out into traffic and the view is nearly blind. It's like being able to crawl to the tailgunner's position and lookout for the enemy. It's great! I won't buy another long vehicle without one of these.

Anybody have ideas on how to speed up respose time for the backup camera?

loncray

Hmm. I nearly always back into parking spots (esp. with my very large Ram pickup), so the only times I'm pulling into traffic is after my wife has parked the van - and I'm using my mirrors a lot more than the camera anyway. I guess I've never noticed a delay in the camera coming on because I'm also busy resetting the mirrors from my wife's settings. Chilling out and slowing down - NEVER a bad idea! :shades:

sebring95

I don't use it so much for navigation as just to make sure they are no kids behind me before backing up. Ever see how many kids are killed by backup accidents? It's happening more and more now that everyone is driving tall vehicles.

I'm getting backup sensors installed in my trucks. The camera is nice, but the sensors will catch kids etc. just as well. The camera would be a bigger plus on the trucks for hooking up the trailers though! Get both!

Backing in a minivan has a big disadvantage: tough to load stuff into the back.

cccompson

It does take the system a bit to boot up but, at least with my '05, the camera operates wholly independently of the nav system. In other words, it must go to the OK screen before the camera works but there is no requirement to press the OK button for the camera to work.

There is no known way to speed up the boot up time. I can't help but wonder if this isn't intentional to prevent folks from wholly relying on the camera.

pcruciani

Since purchasing our 2007 Odyssey Touring in February, we have experienced problems with the navigation system.

Touch Screen Keypad:
Some of the letters on the touch screen keypad are non-responsive. The only way the system will respond is to use the joystick to highlight the letter/number and then push the joystick to select it. This occurs with some letters/numbers on touch screen keypad, in particular L,P,O,S,0.

Place Search Feature:
The place search feature does not function properly. When typing in a place such as Costco, Wal Mart, K Mart, Target, or any other place (find place by "category" or "name"), the system cannot find the place nearest our location. Instead, the system returns locations hundreds or thousands of miles away from our current location. You can be sitting in the parking lot of the place and the system still can't find it. If you happen to know the address, the system will work. Honda says they are aware of the problem but do not yet have a fix. We were informed that Honda is supposed to have a "Fix" in sixty days. However, Honda was not able to explain what the "Fix" is or what it will accomplish.

Has anyone else experienced either issue with their Odyssey Nav system?

frankvii

I saw a couple of messages asking about how to turn off the Odyssey navigation system. Forgive me if this has been posted previously.

Once the navigation system is running it seemed to be impossible to shut it down other than to turn the car off. However it can be shutdown by going into "Setup" and set the "Display" to "Off". For a 2007 Odyssey the screen just goes blank and for a 2001 Odyssey you get the normal startup screen that allows you to select "Shutdown". In both cases, the screen will start up again in a display mode of "Auto" if you push any of the control buttons.

One other trick on the 2001 Odyssey is that you can get the LED clock to enlarge into the center of the screen if, instead of selecting "Shutdown" you touch the small LED clock display.

My father just bought a 2007 Odyssey and I bought his old 2001 Odyssey so I've been fooling around with both displays.

blackexv6

Honda says they are aware of the problem but do not yet have a fix.

American Honda or you local dealer? We have the same issue but didn't complain about it. The whole NAV system is primitive & thought this was just another setback. Did you ask about the limited POI database that is outdated by 5-10 years?

pcruciani

We were told by the dealer and a representative of Honda. We have a Garmin Street Pilot 2720 (now selling for about $400) that runs circles around our $2200 Honda navigation system. We actually take our Garmin on trips because the Honda Nav system is so useless (unless you have an address). I think you are right about the POI database. There are POIs in our area that have been around for years that are not in the database.

BTW, have you experienced any of the issues with the touch screen keypad (some keys non-responsive)?

blackexv6

BTW, have you experienced any of the issues with the touch screen keypad (some keys non-responsive)?

Yes. I thought it was just a finger temperature issue just like our touchpad on our kitchen range. Like I said before, we hardly ever use the NAV system so I really wouldn't know if keys are not functional.

$2200 bucks for the NAV is definitely a rip off. I wanted NAV in the van & didn't want a pod with wires hanging from the windshield in a $30k+ car. Oh well, chalk it up as a lesson learned.

rrbhokies

We have a Garmin Street Pilot 2720 (now selling for about $400) that runs circles around our $2200 Honda navigation system. We actually take our Garmin on trips because the Honda Nav system is so useless (unless you have an address). I think you are right about the POI database. There are POIs in our area that have been around for years that are not in the database.

Wow, you hit the nail on the head. We have an 07 CRV with exactly the same issue. Searched for a McDonalds and it returned something a thousand miles away. Plus, the POI database is crap. Very limited and out of date. We have a Garmin Streetpilot 2620 and it really makes the the Honda Nav system seem more like a children's toy rather than a state of the art navigation system.

I sure hope that Honda recognizes this as a PROBLEM and works to fix it. Because what we have now is nothing more that a satellite tracking system, but useless for navigation.

sebring95

You have to be very careful how you search for things, or it will give you crap on the other side of the planet. The proper way to search for the nearest McDonalds is to go search by category, restaurants, sort by distance, then you can put in a name or just let it list everything by distance.

The POI's are lacking greatly compared to my Garmin unit as well. I love the integration of the Honda system, but it's not the best navigation aid. What's really sad is that as far as OEM navigation units, the Honda system is actually very good. I've used several others and they were 100 years behind my Garmin. The honda system is about 20 years behind...... :P You wanna see a piece of crap, try using my wifes Lexus GX470 nav....you can't even change anything while you're moving.

rrbhokies

You have to be very careful how you search for things, or it will give you crap on the other side of the planet. The proper way to search for the nearest McDonalds is to go search by category, restaurants, sort by distance, then you can put in a name or just let it list everything by distance.

Strangely enough, that's what we did, although I think when we had our biggest problem, it was while we were already on a route and we selected to add a waypoint and then selected along route and then searched for McDonalds, and it came back with somplace in California (we were in Virginia!!).

Another issue with that is that in the setup, you can specify to only display POIs that are within a certain distance of where you are. For example, we only selected items that within 1 mile of a highway, so while we were on Interstate 64, we should only have seen the closest McDonalds to where we were that are within 1 mile of the highway. How it determined a McDonalds in California was the closest is where I think the bug is and is similar to the issue that the other person had.

Otherwise, there is just the general disappointment that the Honda Navs have a limited and out of date POI database which will make it virtually useless for finding places when traveling. When it can't find a Sears department store that's been there for 20+ years, or it retrieves a Dairy Queen that's been closed for nearly 7 years, it lends itself to question why bother even including a POI database if you're going to have one that is so poorly maintained.

You would think that someone like Honda would team up with Garmin/Navteq/etc. to use common maps and POIs. Maybe that's coming down the pike, but never the less, Honda should be able to get access to the same POI databases that someone like Garmin has. I'm OK with the fact that the system itself may not have as many features as a Garmin unit, but I would at least expect that for my $2,000 investment that it be as accurate as a Garmin.

cuong

Yes, you have to do "search by category, restaurants, sort by distance, then you can put in a name" to give you the nearest location.

The NAV is not the greatest but it's nice to have it in the van. I had the same problem before, and my wife always told me that we wasted our money ($2K) on this stupid NAV when I tried to look up something.

The biggest advantage of the build in NAV for our Odyssey is it has big screen compare to other portable one.

odyarchitect

Yes, it is independent of the NAV. And I'd agree with you that it's likely intentional to prevent us from relying on it. But because of initial sequencing (get in, start van, ignore NAV OK screen, and start to back up), I'm usually already moving in reverse before the backup camera & screen come on. I don't want to use it TO back up, but CHECK what's behind me BEFORE I start to move. I love that fisheye lens looking down! I want to see where the boogy man is (i.e. kid, toy, or cat) is BEFORE I move.

This is really more of a gripe than an actual question. I still wish NAV would just stay off until I wanted it on. I just don't use it everyday. It seems to hang up/slow down the response for the back-up camera which I DO use everyday.

Thanks for your reply!

pcruciani

You have to be very careful how you search for things, or it will give you crap on the other side of the planet.

I think the system should be more user friendly so that I don't have to be very careful how to search for things. Have you noticed all of the categories? It is like you have to know how they programmed the database and how they categorized everything to be able to effectively use it. Why should the user have to know which category (e.g. Department Store, Grocery Store, Clothing Store, etc.) to search to find the nearest Wal Mart or Costco?
Ridiculous!!!!

simplyj

Been with my 2007 EX-L for three months now. I have to concur with the majority of posters here. The Honda GPS system is crap. I have an ancient Garmin StreetPilot 2620 and it is heads and shoulders above the Honda GPS.

The only reason why I have the GPS is because I had no choice. With the Odyssey I knew that having a backup camera was a must. With the Odysseys you have to get the GPS also if you really want the camera...or vice versa.

Here's a story to let you all know how reliable Honda's GPS is. The system listed a Honda Dealership a full one-half mile south of the dealership's actual location! The POS can't even list HONDA locations correctly!! :surprise:

dmho

I have the same problem with my Odyssey. Very disappointing. I would think that Walmart, Target etc would be easy to locate. I hope they do get a "fix". :sick:

calisteel

Why turn it off? Just put the NAV screen into Audio Mode and use the NAV as the XM or radio tuner. Just a thought.

calisteel

I just use the voice commands for the nearest anything I need and that seems to work. I notice that no one has any comments on the NAV voice commands. Not sure if that is because no one uses this or what. I find the voice commands to work rather well. If you want to locate any POI that is nearest I suggest the voice command "Find Nearest" and then your POI.

Find Nearest:
Carwash
Gas station
Fastfood
Movie

It will list you the nearest requested POI sorted by closest to your current position.

Hope this helps.