Engine Does Not Start With The Immobilizer key

Immobilizer System Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine does not start with the immobilizer key

Engine does not start with the immobilizer key

NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the following general items and solve any if applicable:

- If the battery is low; charge the battery fully, then troubleshoot the immobilizer system.
- If the ignition key is not a genuine Honda part; use the Honda-approved key blank, register the key, then troubleshoot the immobilizer system.
- Check the key ring, keys, or a key case is being used; remove the key from it, and troubleshoot the immobilizer system with only a key.
- If an aftermarket electrical part is attached; remove it, then troubleshoot the immobilizer system.

1. Try to start the engine.

Does the engine start?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the vehicle is OK at this time. Check status log , and check the line as indicated in the table Immobilizer System Status Log.�

NO -

Go to step 2.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check the immobilizer indicator light operation.

Does the indicator blink once, then stay off?

YES -

Go to the immobilizer indicator blinks troubleshooting Immobilizer Indicator Blinks.�

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch to START (III).

Does the starter motor run?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Go to Starting System and check the starter motor.�

5. Try to start the engine with the immobilizer key.

Does the engine start?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom Troubleshooting.�

6. Wait for a few minutes with the engine running.

Does the engine stop?

YES -

Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom Troubleshooting.�

NO -

The system is OK at this time.�