Acura TL Bluetooth/HandsFree Link Problems

I am having the same type of issue with my 2007 Acura TL. It is just out of the 50,000 warranty and is not working. I was given about the same estimate for repair. I wish that we could get Acura to see that this is an issue. Any suggestions for some type of group effort?

#144 of 297 Re: HandsFreeLink stopped working [kari524] by petect

Dec 12, 2010 (6:26 pm)

Replying to: kari524 (Mar 04, 2010 3:46 pm)

I purchased a 2006 MDX in Nov 2009 with CPO. The HFL has been working flawlessly for the past year. Yesterday, it worked on the way home from work, and this morning, it did not. There is no icon on the screen any more. I check the fuses, but none of them are blown; and all the other things on those fuses still work. I deleted my phone from the HFL and repaired it. My phone recongnized it and was fine, but when I go into the 'phone setup' and then 'status' it says there is no phone connected. After reading everyones posts, I am a little hopeful that this will be covered by warrany; especially since I'm still under manufacturer! Will keep you all posted on what happens, and what went wrong...if they tell me!

#145 of 297 phone pairing by turtleman52

Jan 02, 2011 (1:26 pm)

i have a 2010 honda odyssey i get phone to pair then when i get ready to import the phone book it tell me that the handsfree link fail so what is going on could it be that i didnt update the navigation system

#146 of 297 2006 - BT Handsfree Link Booting up Error - Fixed for free by acura by kylechoffman

Mar 10, 2011 (11:16 am)

I thought I would weigh in on this because I have been reading this forum on this issue and my wife's 2006 TL had this issue occur last month. I did research on the issue on here as well as other acura forums and gathered a lot of facts on this issue prior to calling our dealership, Acura Escondido in San Diego Ca. I told them that this was a common problem with TLs, mentioned the service bulletin that covers 2004 TLs and asked them to look at it for free and if it was indeed the problem that I mentioned and is all over the web (6000 hits on google search on this issue), that Acura pay for it. So they agreed to look at it today and after confirming what I told them, consulted with ACURA USA and are picking up the cost of the labor and a new HFL module. I recommend all of you taking the same approach and wish you all the success I had.

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#147 of 297 Re: 2006 - BT Handsfree Link Booting up Error - Fixed for free by acura [kylechoffman] by andrewjam

Mar 10, 2011 (11:45 am)

Replying to: kylechoffman (Mar 10, 2011 11:16 am)

Thanks Kyle.

#148 of 297 Re: 2006 - BT Handsfree Link Booting up Error - Fixed for free by acura [kylechoffman] by kpokry01

Mar 12, 2011 (10:29 am)

Replying to: kylechoffman (Mar 10, 2011 11:16 am)

I went to the same dealer about 6 months ago and they told me it was going to cost about $800. I will be calling them shortly to make sure I get the same deal you received. Thanks for the post!

#149 of 297 2004 TL Hands Free Link Resolved by efgraphx

Mar 15, 2011 (6:16 am)

Hi. Just want to let everyone know that I had the dealer replace my HFL yesterday. The cost was $474.00 was used the "Goodwill Concideration." I now have a 1 year/12000 mile warrenty on this as it is a new improved HFL.
It was alot of work, but it finally paid off. I have a 2004 Acura TL with Navi and of course, was out of warranty. After researching the problems assoicated with the Unit, I gathered all this information including the Bulletin 05-020. At first, my dealer wasn't too helpful, but through persistence and facts, I was able to get this done. You guys helped me out in so many ways, as well as the internet. So my advice to all in need of a new unit, plan your strategy, then make your move. I called Johnson Controls and spoke to the top guys in the automotive/bluetooth division. And spoke to Handsfreelink.com personal. I covered all my bases before I proceeded.
My next replacement will be the dashboard, as it is cracking. Time to start the research. And I think my Dealer is ready for me as they know I mean business.
Good Luck Everyone!

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