Bluetooth Audio Does Not Work (With Navigation)

HandsFreeLink System Symptom Troubleshooting - Bluetooth audio does not work

Bluetooth audio does not work (with navigation)

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first Battery Test.
- Check if the cell phone with Bluetooth audio functions normally.
- Make sure the cell phone is properly paired.
- Make sure the customer's cell phone is compatible with the Honda HFL system. See handsfreelink.honda.com for more information.
- Check the connectors for poor connections or loose terminals.

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

2. Turn on the audio system, and press the USB/AUX button to select Bluetooth audio source.

Does the audio system change to Bluetooth audio source?

YES -

Go to step 3.

NO -

Go to step 4.

3. Check if the Bluetooth audio device can be played.

Does the Bluetooth audio play?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO -

Go to No sound when Bluetooth audio is used troubleshooting Symptom Troubleshooting.

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

5. Disconnect the HandsFreeLink control unit 32P connector and audio-navigation unit connector D (14P).

6. Check for continuity between audio-navigation unit connector D (14P) and the HandsFreeLink control unit 32P connector according to the table.













Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

There is an open in the wire(s) between the audio-navigation unit and the HandsFreeLink control unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.

7. Disconnect the navigation display unit 32P connector and XM receiver connector A (14P).

8. Check for continuity between audio-navigation unit connector D (14P) and body ground according to the table.









Is there continuity?

YES -

There is a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the audio-navigation unit and the HandsFreeLink control unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO -

Go to step 9.

9. Check for continuity between the terminals of audio-navigation unit connector D (14P) according to the table.









Is there continuity between any of the terminals?

YES -

There is a short in the wires between the audio-navigation unit and the HandsFreeLink control unit. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO -

Substitute known-good units one at a time in this order, and recheck the system:

- HandsFreeLink control unit Service and Repair.
- Navigation display unit Navigation Display Unit Removal/Installation.
- Audio-navigation unit Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation.
- XM receiver XM Receiver Removal/Installation.