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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

NOTE: Most HFL problems with pairing and HFL function are usually caused by the cell phone and its configuration. Call the HFL support desk at 888-528-7876 for help before any HFL components.
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

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 Bluetooth icon in the navigation display is not displayed (with navigation) 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 Navi System Link.
The Bluetooth icon in the display is not displayed (without navigation) 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.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone is having problems pairing to the vehicle HFL Self-Diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION  ) or HFL System Troubleshooting (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.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone cannot use all its functions HFL Self-Diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION  ) or HFL System Troubleshooting (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.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone does not place or receive calls using the HFL system HFL Self-Diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION  ) or HFL System Troubleshooting (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.
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 IS LOCKED AND THE PASS CODE HAS BEEN LOST OR FORGOTTEN  )  
The HFL system does not recognize all voice prompts Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL SYSTEM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE ALL VOICE PROMPTS  ) Also see Voice control tips (see VOICE CONTROL TIPS AND IMPROVING VOICE RECOGNITION  ).
The HFL system speaks in French See the HFL section in the owner's manual for Changing Language  
The address book does not transfer from the Honda approved Bluetooth phone to HFL 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 cannot be heard or are weak (with navigation) Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL MESSAGES CANNOT BE HEARD OR ARE WEAK (WITH NAVIGATION)  ) Excessive interior noise (open windows, vents blowing on microphone, etc.).
The HFL messages cannot be heard or are weak (without navigation) Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL MESSAGES CANNOT BE HEARD OR ARE WEAK (WITHOUT NAVIGATION)  ) Excessive interior noise (open windows, vents blowing on microphone, etc.).