Is there continuity?
YES -
There is a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) and the HandsFreeLink control unit. Replace the
affected shielded harness.?
NO -
Go to step 14.
14. Check for continuity between the terminals of HandsFreeLink control unit 28P connector according to the table.
Is there continuity between any of the terminals?
YES -
There is a short in the wires between the HandsFreeLink control unit and the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver). Replace the affected shielded
harness.?
NO -
Go to step 15.
15. Connect AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) connector A (32P) terminals No. 22, No. 23, No. 24, and No. 25 to body ground with jumper
wires.
16. Check for continuity between body ground and HandsFreeLink control unit 28P connector terminals No. 6, No. 7, No. 20, and No. 21