DTC 1: Microphone Failure

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NOTE: Check the vehicle battery condition first (see BATTERY TEST ).

Do the HFL Self-Diagnostic Function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ), and check for HFL DTCs.
Is DTC 1 (MIC<->HFT Unit NG) indicated?

YES -Go to step 2.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Remove the front HFL-ANC microphone (see FRONT HFL-ANC MICROPHONE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and check that the front HFL-ANC microphone 7P connector is properly connected.
Is the connector properly connected?

YES -Go to step 4.

NO -Reconnect the connector, and recheck the function.
Disconnect the front HFL-ANC microphone 7P connector.
Disconnect the HandsFreeLink control unit 32P connector.
Check for continuity between body ground and HandsFreeLink control unit 32P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 individually, then between terminals No. 2 and No. 3.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Handsfreelink Control Unit 32P Connector Terminals 1 And 2
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -There is a short in the wire(s) between the HandsFreeLink control unit and the front HFL-ANC microphone. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO -Go to step 7.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Measure the voltage between HandsFreeLink control unit 32P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Handsfreelink Control Unit 32P Connector Terminal 2 And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there voltage?

YES -There is a short to power in the wire the HandsFreeLink control unit and the front HFL-ANC microphone. Replace the affected shielded harness.

NO -Go to step 9.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Check for continuity between HandsFreeLink control unit 32P connector terminal No. 2 and front HFL-ANC microphone 7P connector terminal No. 5.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Handsfreelink Control Unit 32P Connector Terminal 2 And Front HFL-ANC Microphone 7P Connector Terminal 5
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Substitute a known-good front HFL-ANC microphone (see FRONT HFL-ANC MICROPHONE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original front HFL-ANC microphone (see FRONT HFL-ANC MICROPHONE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). If the symptom/indication is still present, replace the HandsFreeLink control unit (see HANDSFREELINK CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

NO -There is an open in the wire between the HandsFreeLink control unit and the front HFL-ANC microphone. Replace the affected shielded harness.