General Check Before Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Before troubleshooting the immobilizer system, check the following general items and solve any if applicable
- The battery is low, charge the battery fully, then troubleshoot the immobilizer system
- The ignition key is not a genuine Acura part, use a Acura-approved key blank, register the key, then troubleshoot the immobilizer system
- A key ring, keys, or a key case is used, remove the key from it, and troubleshoot the immobilizer system with the key only
- An aftermarket electrical part is installed, remove it, then troubleshoot the immobilizer system