Hey guys, i have my bluetooth phone (razor) all hooked up to my RL and it works fine. Since I just got my RL there were a few messages on the Nav, like AWD, Keyless access, etc. Went in and deleted them, and figured that if they were still a problem, the message would return on the Nav. Since then...no messages which I think is good. However, I am wondering how often does the Nav connect with the Razor to AcuraLink. Only when the car detects a problem. Just not sure how it works I guess. Any insight??? Thanks!

 

"Acuralink" actually refers to several functions, and is best explained by someone other than me. But, the Acuralink function you are referring to is supposed to work when there is a malfunction in the car, say when the check engine light comes on. This link can be checked to see whether a connection can be made with your phone from your car, and you might have to change the car settings to do so depending on your phone's default settings. I had to change my RL's settings...it's an '05 in the 7,000's, and have had to reprogram it once again after discovering that apparently one of the dealer servicings/TSB's had taking out the settings I'd put in. I've gotten one message from Acura since the original messages stopped coming in...it had to do with NAV traffic...they sent information which was already posted on this site regarding the NAV traffic glitches that had been experienced by some. I was glad to get the message and think they'd be doing themselves a favor by using the system more. I'm now interfacing with one dealer with online connections and will try out the email function for service appointments at some point.

 

What I do not understand is the differnce between a data connection and any other type of connection. I remember seeing that some phones that are bluetooth cannot send data. Does this mean that when the check engine light goes on, that the information related to the problem will not be transmitted?

How does one check the system to see if it works. Can you ping the server somehow?

 

Your phone needs to have a a data service subscription...like being able to access the internet with the phone. I can't address whether some bluetooth phones can't access the internet, but do not believe that has been a problem with any of the phones mentioned on this site.

To check your phone/data connection, go to setup/phone-data connection...there are menu items here to test the connection or to configure if you can't get a connection with the defaults for your phone. Searching for past posts on the subject might be helpful to you...