Why does the Honda HandsFreeLink keep draining the battery?
Why does the Honda HandsFreeLink keep draining the battery?
The lawsuit says Honda messed up when it created the HandsFreeLink unit to stay on even when the ignition switch is turned off. This always-on status creates a constant “parasitic drain” on the electrical system and a series of dead batteries.
Why is my Bluetooth module draining my battery?
Assumption is a battery drain. First port of call was to check the A/C Relay but no change in the battery draw. Eventually pulled the “i backup” fuse and the reading dropped to 0.02 – Think I have found a possible source.
Is You Sure the module is draining your car battery dead?
Are you sure the module is draining your car battery dead or other thing is draining your car battery dead like a defective close switch of some cabinet lights for example. And could you take the module out from your car and test the quiescent current draw of the device instead? What is the current now? 0.21A?
Why does my HFL battery drain after 10 min?
The unit is supposed to shut off after 10 min but fails. Then if you do not put a trickle charger on the battery your battery will degrade and finally fail. The reason for the HFL cooking is without a trickle charger the HFL unit will work overtime to draw from the battery and eventually cook itself.
Are you sure the module is draining your car battery dead or other thing is draining your car battery dead like a defective close switch of some cabinet lights for example. And could you take the module out from your car and test the quiescent current draw of the device instead? What is the current now? 0.21A?
The lawsuit says Honda messed up when it created the HandsFreeLink unit to stay on even when the ignition switch is turned off. This always-on status creates a constant “parasitic drain” on the electrical system and a series of dead batteries.
Why is my Honda Bluetooth module draining my battery?
It has been unplugged for quite a while now, because it has started to drain my battery quite badly. I haven’t measured it yet, but this seems to be a pretty common problem with this module after around 6-8 years. Mine failed after about 9-10 years, but still failed.
Why does the Acura hands free link kill the battery?
“The hands free link system that uses bluetooth to connect to your cellular phone is defective. It kills the car battery, always drawing current from the battery even when the car is parked and not running. Had battery replaced all ready. Manufacturer suggested repair is to disconnect the hands free link from the vehicle.”
