Symptom Troubleshooting

Symptom Troubleshooting: The MID displays and HFL message do not go away after pressing the HFL BACK button

The MID displays and HFL message do not go away after pressing the HFL BACK button

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then to ON (II).

4. Check for DTCs.

Are there any DTCs indicate?
YES - Repair the indicated DTCs, and recheck.

NO - Go to step 5.


5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Substitute a known-good HandsFreeLink control unit, then turn the ignition switch ON (II), and recheck the MID.

Are the messages cleared?
YES - Substitute a known-good HandsFreeLink control unit, Service and Repair and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original HandsFreeLink control unit. Service and Repair

NO - Replace the gauge control module. Service and Repair