Regarding the issue with Honda/Acuras with HandsFreeLinks experiencing parasitic battery drain, who here has replaced the module in their 1st gen TSX and what was the cost? Aand did the replacement solve the issue?

Dealer in NY area wants $1,250 for the module. Yes....$1,250.

 

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Theres a class action in California making its way through right now. Hopefully it succeeds. Parts break, it happens. But Honda knew about the issue and they want an insane amount of money for the replacement part. Its a little black box. $1,250. GFY.

 

You'll be waiting for a while...


best to just unplug it and not let it drain anymore and find an aftermarket solution that also adds bluetooth music streaming.

 

This is ridiculous...

For every other Acura, the part is between 200-400 dealer price. For the TSX? ? $1,250. That makes absolutely zero sense.

 

Yup. Sucks..

 

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Possibly because the 2004-2008 TSX' were built in Japan? I don't claim to know if HFL was installed in Japan or US.

 

Look up the part number on ebay. People sell these from $50-$90 pulled out of junker tsx's. The problem is, even though they often claim they've been "tested," you're equally likely to get one that has the same parasitic drain issue. It's probably not worth exploring unless the seller has a solid return policy. I'm speaking from having this exact experience. However, there is good news if this guy is still around. Someone here on the forum has an oven that allows you to do a solder reflow for the bluetooth unit. I did this fix (you have to mail your module to him), and it's been working flawlessly now for going on three years. Cost me $45 plus shipping at the time. Not sure why more people don't do this, but I suspect they just don't know about it. More in this thread.

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