[csimo]

Let me give an update on this issue. I still receive a few emails every week asking for an update or instructions, etc. I answer all of them.

I've personally discussed this issue with the top people at Honda. They are completely aware of our feelings on this issue. They are very clear that they made the decision to eliminate the trip computer functions because when people could see their MPG on demand it resulted in lower customer satisfaction ratings.

There were at least three people collecting the petitions at one time or another. Two of them are gone and I have no idea what happened with those petitions. I received about 100 petitions that I sent to Dick Colliver twice. People still fill out the petition today (three in the last 7 days), but to send them to Honda again is really pointless. I should probably take the petition web page down.

Honda will not budge on the issue. Not a chance.

The Ridgeline has always been missing one component (a fuel meter) that would have been required to make the system fully functional, but that data (although not as accurate) is still available via OBDII data.

There have been several software updates to the navigation system since this thread was started. I can't say exactly what has happened, but it appears that Honda/Alpine has taken additional steps to make sure none of the features can be enabled. There are also Copyright issues involved of course.

A viable option is a ScanGauge or similar device. Not nearly as accurate as a factory installed trip computer would be, but honestly the ScanGauge is pretty good and gives a lot more info. I have no connection with them in any way... just personal experience.

I always like to hear from ROC members, and many have made generous offers via email, but the truth is I can't help you with this issue, and will just give the same info as posted above.

From what I know about future Honda nav systems... be happy that we have the one we do. The ease of use is not good and Honda seems to be going in the wrong direction. Very sad... Honda/Acura/Alpine had the best in the industry, but they've done little or nothing to improve the system (while others have). Now they start removing features. Strange.

I wish this issue had a different ending.