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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

WITH NAVIGATION

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
HFL does not respond Control Unit Input Test (see CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT ) Check and repair all HFL related DTCs.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone is having problems pairing to the vehicle HFL Self-Diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ) or see HFL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING  The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 888-528-7876 for further assistance. Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the System Link.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone cannot use all its functions HFL Self-Diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ) or see HFL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING  The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 888-528-7876 for further assistance. Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the System Link.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone does not place or receive calls using the HFL system HFL Self-Diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ) or (see HFL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ) The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 888-528-7876 for further assistance. Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the System Link.
The customer wants the HFL system reset (all phones and address information cleared from the HFL system) Clearing the HFL system (see CLEARING THE HFL SYSTEM ) See the Owner's Manual for additional information.
The HFL system does not recognize all voice prompts Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL SYSTEM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE ALL VOICE PROMPTS (WITH NAVIGATION) ) Also see Voice control tips (see VOICE CONTROL TIPS AND IMPROVING VOICE RECOGNITION ).
The HFL system speaks in French See the HFL information in the Owner's Manual for Changing Language  
The address book does not transfer from a Bluetooth phone to the navigation system There is no HFL compatible phone paired to the vehicle or the approved phone does not support the function. Pair an approved HFL compatible phone to the vehicle The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 888-528-7876
The HFL messages and voice prompts cannot be heard or are weak Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL MESSAGES AND VOICE PROMPTS CANNOT BE HEARD OR ARE WEAK (WITH NAVIGATION) )  
No sound when Bluetooth audio is used Symptom Troubleshooting (see NO SOUND WHEN BLUETOOTH AUDIO IS USED (WITH NAVIGATION) )
  • Bluetooth phone
  • AUDIO line open/short
  • HandsFreeLink control unit
  • Audio-Navigation unit
Bluetooth audio does not work Symptom Troubleshooting (see BLUETOOTH AUDIO DOES NOT WORK (WITH NAVIGATION) )
  • Bluetooth phone
  • AUDIO line open/short
  • HandsFreeLink control unit
Bluetooth cell phone cannot be paired Symptom Troubleshooting (see BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE CANNOT BE PAIRED (WITH NAVIGATION) ) Bluetooth cell phone compatibility (see the Owner's Manual)
WITHOUT NAVIGATION

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
HFL does not respond Control Unit Input Test (see CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT ) Check and repair all CAN related DTCs.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone is having problems pairing to the vehicle HFL Self-Diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ) or (see HFL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ) The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 888-528-7876 for further assistance. Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the System Link.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone cannot use all its functions HFL Self-Diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ) or (see HFL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ) The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 888-528-7876 for further assistance. Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the System Link.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone does not place or receive calls using the HFL system HFL Self-Diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ) or (see HFL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ) The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 888-528-7876 for further assistance. Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the System Link.
The customer wants the HFL system reset (all phones and address information cleared from the HFL system) Clearing the HFL system (see CLEARING THE HFL SYSTEM ) See the Owner's Manual for additional information.
The HFL system is locked and the pass code has been lost or forgotten Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL SYSTEM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE ALL VOICE PROMPTS (WITHOUT NAVIGATION)  )  
The HFL system does not recognize all voice prompts Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL SYSTEM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE ALL VOICE PROMPTS (WITHOUT NAVIGATION)  ) Also see Voice control tips (see VOICE CONTROL TIPS AND IMPROVING VOICE RECOGNITION  ).
The HFL system speaks in French See the HFL information in the Owner's Manual for Changing Language  
The HFL messages and voice prompts cannot be heard or are weak Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL MESSAGES AND VOICE PROMPTS CANNOT BE HEARD OR ARE WEAK (WITHOUT NAVIGATION)  )