How to Check for DTCs with the HDS

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Check the vehicle battery condition first (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TEST ).

Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the HandsFreeLink control unit. If it doesn't, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Select HF LINK/TEL in the BODY ELECTRICAL menu.
Select DTCs in the HF LINK/TEL menu.
Check for DTCs. If any DTCs are indicated, write down the DTCs, then go to the indicated DTC troubleshooting. If no DTCs are indicated, refer to Symptom Troubleshooting Index .

NOTE:

After troubleshooting, clear the DTCs with the HDS.
For specific operations, refer to the user's manual that came with the HDS.