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HANDSFREELINK System - Testing And Troubleshooting (Except Hybrid)
2018 Acura MDX BaseSECTION HANDSFREELINK System - Testing And Troubleshooting (Except Hybrid)
- Component Location Index
- Description
- General Information
- How to Information
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- HandsFreeLink System Symptom Troubleshooting
- Bluetooth audio does not work
- Bluetooth cell phone cannot be paired (With AcuraLink)
- Bluetooth cell phone cannot be paired (Without AcuraLink)
- HFL System Troubleshooting
- HFL does not respond
- No sound when Bluetooth audio is used (With AcuraLink) (2014 2015 2016)
- No sound when Bluetooth audio is used (Without AcuraLink) (2014 2015 2016)
- No sound when Bluetooth audio is used (Without AcuraLink) (2017 2018 2019 2020)
- No sound when Bluetooth audio is used (With AcuraLink) (2017 2018 2019 2020)
- Phone book, TXT/E-mail does not work
- The HFL prompts or incoming call cannot be heard or are weak (HFL information display is normal) (Without AcuraLink)
- The HFL prompts or incoming call cannot be heard or are weak (HFL information display is normal) (With AcuraLink)
- Troubleshooting
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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.