Voice Activation Module: Service and Repair

HandsFreeLink Control Unit Input Test/Replacement

With navigation

1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation.

2. Disconnect the 32P connector (A) from the HandsFreeLink control unit (B).






3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals for a good pinfit to be sure they are all making good contact.

- If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
- If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.

4. Reconnect the connector and make these input tests at the connector under the test conditions listed.

- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, go to 5.





5. Disconnect the 32P connector again, and make this input test at the connector.

- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, the HandsFreeLink control unit must be faulty; replace it.






Without navigation

1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation.

2. Disconnect the 28P connector (A) from the HandsFreeLink control unit (B).






3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals for a good pinfit to be sure they are all making good contact.

- If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
- If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.

4. Reconnect the connector and make these input tests at the connector under the test conditions listed.

- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, go to 5.





5. Disconnect the 28P connector again, and make this input test at the connector.

- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, the HandsFreeLink control unit must be faulty; replace it.