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Symptom Troubleshooting




HandsFreeLink System Symptom Troubleshooting - The Bluetooth icon in the audio-HVAC display is not displayed (without navigation)

The Bluetooth icon in the audio-HVAC display is not displayed (without navigation)

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Disconnect the HandsFreeLink control unit 28P connector and the audio unit connector C (28P).

3. Check for continuity between HandsFreeLink control unit 28P connector terminal No. 17 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the HandsFreeLink control unit and the audio unit.

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Check for continuity between HandsFreeLink control unit 28P connector terminal No. 17 and audio unit connector C (28P) terminal No. 12.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Substitute a known-good HandsFreeLink control unit Service and Repair, and recheck. If the symptom goes away, replace the original HandsFreeLink control unit Service and Repair. If the symptom does not go away, replace the audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation (Without Navigation System).

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the HandsFreeLink control unit and audio unit.