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The MID Displays an HFL Message That Does Not Go Away After Pressing The HFL BACK Button

The MID displays an HFL message that does not go away after pressing the HFL BACK button

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then ON (II).
5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are there any DTCs indicated?

YES - Repair the indicated DTCs and recheck.

NO - Go to step 6.

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
7. Substitute a known-good HandsFreeLink control unit.
8. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
9. Check the MID display.

Are the messages cleared?

YES - Replace the original HandsFreeLink control unit.

NO - Replace the gauge control module.