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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

NOTE: Most HFL problems with pairing and HFL function are usually caused by the cell phone and it's configuration. Call the HFL support desk at 888-528-7876 for help before replacing any HFL components.
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE 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 audio unit display and HFL digits do not go away after pressing the HFL BACK button Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE AUDIO UNIT DISPLAY AND HFL DIGITS DO NOT GO AWAY AFTER PRESSING THE HFL BACK BUTTON ) Check and repair all CAN related DTCs.
The Bluetooth icon in the audio unit display is not displayed
  • 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 Honda approved Bluetooth phone is having problems pairing to the vehicle HFL Self-diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ) or see 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 see 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 see 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 system (see Clearing the HFL System ) See the owners 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 DTC B1792: HANDSFREELINK CONTROL UNIT INTERNAL ERROR ) 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 owners manual for Changing Language  
The address book does not transfer from 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 list of approved phones, go to handsfreelink.honda.com, or call the HFL support desk at 888-528-7876.
The HFL messages cannot be heard or are weak Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL MESSAGES CANNOT BE HEARD OR ARE WEAK )