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Control Unit Input Test/Replacement

  1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the console lower box (see CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Disconnect the 28P connector (A) from the HandsFreeLink control unit (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying HandsFreeLink Control Unit And 28P Connector Terminals
    G06467518Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals for a good pinfit to be sure they are all making good contact.
    • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
    • If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
  5. Reconnect the connector and make these input tests at the connector.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6.
      TEST CONDITION CHART

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
      1 BLK Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Poor ground (G501)
      • An open in the wire
      15 WHT Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      16 PUR Ignition switch ON (II) Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 35 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
  6. Disconnect the 28P connector again, and make this input test at the connector.
    • If the test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If the input test proves OK, the HandsFreeLink control unit must be faulty, replace it.
      TEST CONDITION CHART

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
      18 PNK Under all conditions Check for continuity between No. 18 terminal and the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector Q (16P) terminal No. 6:
      There should be continuity.
      An open in the wire
      Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector Q (16P) disconnected Check for continuity to ground:
      There should be no continuity.
      Short to ground