Symptom Troubleshooting Index

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Symptom Troubleshooting Index
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
HFL does not respond Control Unit Input Test (see CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT  ) Check and repair all CAN related DTCs.
The Bluetooth icon in the navigation display is not displayed The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to for further assistance. Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the Navi System Link.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone is having problems pairing to the vehicle HFL System Troubleshooting (see HFL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING  ) The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to for further assistance. Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the Navi System Link.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone cannot use all its functions HFL System Troubleshooting (see HFL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING  ) The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to for further assistance. Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the Navi System Link.
The Honda approved Bluetooth phone does not place or receive calls using the HFL system HFL System Troubleshooting (see HFL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING  ) The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to for further assistance. Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the Navi System Link.
The customer wants the HFL system reset (all phones and address information cleared from the HFL system) Clearing the system (see CLEARING THE HFL SYSTEM  ) See the for additional information.
The HFL system is locked and the pass code has been lost or forgotten Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL SYSTEM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE ALL VOICE PROMPTS  )  
The HFL system does not recognize all voice prompts Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL SYSTEM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE ALL VOICE PROMPTS  ) Also see Voice control tips (see INTRODUCTION  ).
The HFL system speaks in French See the for Changing Language  
The address book does not transfer from the Honda approved Bluetooth phone to HFL system There is no HFL compatible phone paired to the vehicle or the approved phone does not support the function. Pair an approved HFL compatible phone to the vehicle The phone must be on the Honda list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to
The HFL messages cannot be heard or are weak Symptom Troubleshooting (see THE HFL MESSAGES CANNOT BE HEARD OR ARE WEAK  )  
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