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Control Unit Input Test/Replacement

  1. Remove the driver's console side trim (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the screws (A), then disconnect the 28P connector (B) from the HandsFreeLink control unit (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying HFL Control Unit Screws, 28P Connector And Handsfreelink Control Unit Connector Terminals
    G05969202Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals for a good pinfit to be sure they are all making good contact.
    • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
    • If the terminals look OK, Go to step 4.
  4. Reconnect the connector, and make these input tests at the connector.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, Go to step 5.
    WIRE TEST CONDITION REFERENCE CHART

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
    1 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
    There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Poor ground (G402)
    • An open in the wire
    15 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
    There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 5 (20 P) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
    16 YEL/RED Ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground:
    There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 32 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
  5. Disconnect the 28P connector again, and make this input test at the connector.
WIRE TEST CONDITION REFERENCE CHART

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
18 YEL Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal No. 18 and the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box connector X (39P) terminal No. 18:
There should be continuity.
An open in the wire
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector X (39P) disconnected Check for continuity to ground:
There should be no continuity.
Short to ground