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DTC B1776: Microphone input/output shorted to ground or open (without navigation)

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN system diagnosis test mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS  ).
  2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1776 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step  5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Disconnect the HFL microphone 10P connector.
  7. Disconnect the HandsFreeLink control unit 28P connector.
  8. Check for continuity between body ground and HandsFreeLink control unit 28P 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 28P Connector Terminals No. 1, 2 And No. 2, 3
    G06952280Courtesy 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 HFL microphone. Replace the affected shielded harness.

    NO  -Go to step  9.

  9. Check for continuity between HandsFreeLink control unit 28P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 and HFL microphone 10P connector terminals No. 4 and No. 5 respectively.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Handsfreelink Control Unit 28P Connector Terminals No. 1, 2 And HFL Microphone 10P Connector Terminals No. 4, 5
    G06952281Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Substitute a known-good HandsFreeLink control unit (see CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT  ), then recheck. If the symptom goes away, replace the original HandsFreeLink control unit (see CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT  ). If the symptom does not go away, replace the faulty HFL microphone (see HFL SWITCH TEST  ).

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