Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 2636

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PC Card FAQs
Where do we buy the flash memory or
adaptors, and what do we ask for?
What memory flash chips will work
with what adaptors?
What capacity card do I need for this
function?
Should the dealer have a dedicated PC
card for the Export and Import
navigation function?
What device can I use to maintain the
PC card, and delete files
Can we move the customer's data to
different models (like moving Accord
navi data to a Civic)?
Can we move the customer's data to
the same vehicle with a different
software version (Like moving version
4.51)?
The Export button is grayed out. Why?
The Import button is grayed out. Why
is this?
Will other files on the card like images
or music files prevent the Export/
Import function from working?
Do I have to delete the files on the card
after each transfer of the customer's
data?
What format should be used if the
card needs reformatting?
I can't enter the navi diagnostic mode
to do the Export/Import function. How
can I transfer the customer's data?
Question
You need a PCMCIA type II adaptor and a flash memory chip. They can
be purchased at a computer, or office supply store. The card will have
the same size and shape as the PC card in the HDS. Adaptors that accept
multiple flash types are not recommended.
The flash memory devices that have been tested include Compact Flash
(CF), and ATA style (like the card in the HDS). Other card types and flash
memory chips may work, but have not been tested.
A memory chip with capacity of 64 MB to 2 GB will work. The two files
moved to the card during export are less than a megabyte in size. An
adaptor and flash memory can be obtained for less than 50 dollars.
Yes, treat the PC card as a dedicated special tool that should be used
anytime a '08 or later vehicle needs the navi personal files transferred to
a new navigation control unit.
Any computer store sells USB style PC card readers that accept the card,
and a allow you to perform file maintenance on your card. Most laptops
will also accept the card.
No, the files are model specific and will only load into a navi ECU with
the same part number.
The customer's files can only be transferred to a new navigation control
unit, if the Model and the Program Flash shown on the Version screen
are the same. Files cannot be transferred from Accord to Civic (different
model code), or '07 Accord to '08 Accord (different versions)
• A PC card with it's media memory chip is not inserted properly.
• Check the card's edge connector, and the pins inside the navigation
unit (with a flashlight) for damage.
• A PC card with it's media memory chip is not inserted.
• The model code of the files stored during export do not match the
model code of the new navi ECU.
• The version of the files from the original navi ECU are not the same as
the version in the new ECU.
No, the system simply adds two small files that are recognized by the
new navigation control unit when doing the import function. However, if
the card is full, the Export function won't work correctly.
After the transfer of customer data to the new navigation control unit, the
files remain on the card. Since this is confidential information, we
recommend that you delete these files after each use. Please note that
each time you export navigation files of the same model and version, the
files are overwritten. If you do not delete the file after use, over time the
PC card will accumulate two files for each version of the Honda
navigation equipped models.
It is unlikely that the card will ever need formatting, however the FAT (file
allocation table) file system should be used.
Some internal navigation ECU failures may make it impossible to use the
Export/Import function.
Answer
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