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HandsFreeLink Control Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2013-17)
HANDSFREELINK CONTROL UNIT 32P CONNECTOR
| Cavity | Wire Color | Terminal Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RED | MIC - | Inputs microphone signal negative |
| 2 | GRN | MIC + | Inputs microphone signal positive |
| 3 | GRY | SH MIC | Shield for terminals No. 1 and No. 2 |
| 4 | GRN | TELEM SIG + | Outputs HFL prompts and telephone sound signal |
| Cavity | Wire Color | Terminal Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | BLK | GA AUDIO L + | Outputs sound signal |
| 6 | RED | GA AUDIO R + | Outputs sound signal |
| 7 | Not used | Not used | - - - |
| 8 | Not used | Not used | - - - |
| 9*2 | GRY | SH HFT-HIP/NAVI COMM | Shield for terminals No. 10, No. 11, No. 26, and No. 27 |
| 10*2 | GRN | HFT-HIP/NAVI COMM3 | Communication signal to AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) |
| 11*2 | BLK | HFT-HIP/NAVI COMM4 | Communication signal to AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) |
| 12 | PUR | GA BUS - | GA-Net bus communication signal |
| 13 | LT BLU | GA BUS + | GA-Net bus communication signal |
| 14 | LT GRN | HFT MUTE | HFL mute signal |
| 15 | BLU | HFT/NAVI REMOTE SW | Detects control signal from HFL switch |
| 16 | BRN | GA GND | Ground for HandsFreeLink control unit |
| 17*1 | PNK | HFT-NAVI MIC - | Outputs Voice Recognition (VR) prompts to audio-navigation unit |
| 18*1 | BLU | HFT-NAVI MIC + | Outputs Voice Recognition (VR) prompts to audio-navigation unit |
| 19 | GRY | SH TELEM SIG | Shield for terminals No. 4 and No. 20 |
| 20 | RED | TELEM SIG - | Outputs HFL prompts and telephone sound signal |
| 21 | GRN | GA AUDIO L - | Outputs sound signal |
| 22 | WHT | GA AUDIO R - | Outputs sound signal |
| 23 | GRY | SH GA AUDIO | Shield for terminals No. 5, No. 6, No. 21, and No. 22 |
| 24 | YEL | GA SYS ON | Inputs signal for HandsFreeLink control unit switching ON/OFF |
| 25 | Not used | Not used | - - - |
| 26*2 | RED | HFT-HIP/NAVI COMM2 | Communication signal to AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) |
| 27*2 | WHT | HFT-HIP/NAVI COMM1 | Communication signal to AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) |
| 28 | GRY | SH GA BUS | Shield for terminals No. 12 and No. 13 |
| 29 | Not used | Not used | - - - |
| 30 | Not used | Not used | - - - |
| 31 | Not used | Not used | - - - |
| 32 | RED | GA +B | Continuous power source from audio unit or audio-navigation unit |
| *1: | With navigation |
| *2: | USA models with navigation |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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