[gillf]

Last week my nav screen etc. completely disappeared. The dealership (Sterling McCall Acura in SW Houston) was very concerned and had me bring the car right in. They loaned me an Integra (a nippy car, but no MDX) and worried over my problem for a couple of days. When it could not be solved they installed a whole new system. Has anyone else had this problem and how was it solved?

2002 Silver Touring

 

[Warzau]

interesting, it was my understanding that a screen blackout was a simple SW upgrade. Not a new system.

 

[gillf]

Nav blackout

I was unclear. I meant that they installed a new screen. I should proof-read my submissions better

 

[MARFONG]

Last week my Nav screen was black. But after stopping and starting the X again, it re-appeared. Normal since that blackout, will keep an eye on it.

 

[MDXtrous]

My sister-in-law experienced the black-out twice with their MDX. She had to stop restart the car and it came back up.

I've had one experience where the screen just froze. (It reminded me of my desktop running windows). But hopefully it will never just die like that...

 

[JTM]

So I be glad that I didn't get the Navi now? At least I don't need to worry about the black-out. :1:

 

[DaleB]

So I be glad that I didn't get the Navi now? At least I don't need to worry about the black-out. :1:

The quirks of Microsoft Windows does not keep me from using my computer, even though I certainly have my moments of frustration.

 

[MDXtrous]

So I be glad that I didn't get the Navi now? At least I don't need to worry about the black-out. :1:

The 0.1% of the times that it breaks down is frustrating. But the other 99.9% of the times have proven to be extremely useful and convinced me that I'll never buy another car without Navi. Even if there isn't one from the manufacturer, I'd put one in. It's just that valuable

 

[ifeldman]

I knew I shouldnt have read this thread. It jinxed my car. I never had the blackout problem until this morning on my way to work. My Navi screen went blank, and no button would start it up again. I stopped at a light and restarted the car, all was well again.

Maybe its a computer virus that was set to go off this week (just kidding).

 

[Warzau]

Im pretty sure when it blacks out it, really it is locking up. Probably a easier way, thats if you are a acrobat. Lean over to the passenger side, open the door to the DVD and close it. It will restart the DVD and basically reboot the system. Im sure comparing a black out to a BSOD is a little on the severe side

 

[dfroim]

I also had my screen "blocked out" at least twice. Pretty much the same way MDXtrous mentioned: just was not reacting on any buttons pressed(outside and within the screen). Restarting DVD might be a good idea. I think "hard reset" button should've been there and easily available(not like reaching out DVD player) for such situations.

 

[gillf]

Nav screen

Thanks for the input. This has by no means put me off having a nav. screen - it's invaluable and I use it all the time as we drive to sports tournaments at night and have to find our way. I'm sorry if some people were worried by this thread - the nav. is a great system.:4: