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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Cellular Phone cannot Send/Receive: Procedure
- CHECK "BLUETOOTH" SETTINGS
- Check if the "Bluetooth" settings are correct.
OK
"Bluetooth" settings are correct.
NG → SET SETTINGS CORRECTLY
OK: Go to next step
- Check if the "Bluetooth" settings are correct.
- CHECK CELLULAR PHONE
- Check if the cellular phone is "Bluetooth" compatible.
HINT:
Some versions of "Bluetooth" compatible cellular phones may not function.
OK
Phone is "Bluetooth" compatible.
NG → END (ONLY A "BLUETOOTH" COMPATIBLE CELLULAR PHONE CAN BE USED)
OK: Go to next step
- Check if the cellular phone is "Bluetooth" compatible.
- CHECK SETTINGS
HINT:
The cellular phone is unable to call under any of the following conditions.
- The cellular phone is locked.
- The directory is being transferred.
- There is a network error.
- Transmission is regulated.
- The power is off.
- The cellular phone is not connected to "Bluetooth" ("BT" is displayed while connected).
- Check that the cellular phone settings are set correctly.
OK
Cellular phone settings are set correctly.
NG → SET SETTINGS CORRECTLY
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK CELLULAR PHONE
- Check if the cellular phone can make a call.
OK
Cellular phone can make a call.
NG → CELLULAR PHONE IS FAULTY
OK: Go to next step
- Check if the cellular phone can make a call.
- CHECK RECEPTION
- Set the cellular phone so that it can receive calls.
- Place the cellular phone close to the radio receiver assembly.
- Check the radio receiver assembly to confirm that a "Bluetooth" connection exists between the radio receiver assembly and phone.
OK
Cellular phone has reception.
NG → See step 6
OK → See step 7
- REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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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.