Cell Phone - HFL (HFT) Various Issues
12-034April 16, 2013
*Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED*
HFL (HFT) System Issues
*(Supersedes 12-034, dated December 21, 2012, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)*
REVISION SUMMARY
*^ In Applies To, the vehicle information was moved to the VEHICLES AFFECTED paragraph, and VIN ranges were added.
^ Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the failed part codes were changed to be model-specific.*
SYMPTOM
When using HandsFreeLink (HFL), one or more of the following problems occur:
^ The Voice Tag may be distorted, or crackles during playback.
^ The phone randomly disconnects and reconnects.
^ With iPhones, the volume decreases on its own.
^ With Android phones, the SMS "Reply to a Message" function fails.
^ The SMS message list fails.
*VEHICLES AFFECTED*
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the HFL control unit software.
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
HDS Software (PC)
HDS Software Version: 3.006.005 or later
HFL Application Version: 1.6.0.0 or later
HFL Control Unit Software (on vehicle)
HFL Software Version: 01.05.000
NOTE:
To avoid an incorrect repair that would not be covered under warranty, use the software versions listed above or later versions.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 0525A1
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
*Failed Part: 39770-TX6-A11 (ILX and ILX
Hybrid)
39770-TX4-A01 (RDX)*
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 03217
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Update the HFL control unit software.
Refer to Service Bulletin 12-032, Updating
Programmable HFL (HFT) Control Units.
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