Immobilizer indicator blinks
NOTE:
Before troubleshooting, 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 Honda part; use the Honda-approved key blank, register the key, then troubleshoot the immobilizer system.
- A key ring, keys, or a key case is being used; remove the key from it, and troubleshoot the immobilizer system with only a key.
- An after market electrical part is attached; remove it, then troubleshoot the immobilizer system.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Connect the HDS, then turn the ignition switch ON (II), and follow the prompts to the MAIN MENU.
- At the MAIN MENU enter the IMMOBILIZER, then select the IMMOBILIZER SETUP.
- Select the SYSTEM CHECK.
Is the SYSTEM CHECK indicated?
YES - Troubleshoot the immobilizer system according to the result of the SYSTEM CHECK (see SYSTEM CHECK ).
NO - Go to step 5.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Measure voltage between the immobilizer control unit-receiver 7P connector No. 6 terminal and body ground.Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Immobilizer Control Unit-Receiver 7P Connector Terminal 6 And Body Ground
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Is there battery voltage?
YES - Go to step 9.
NO - Repair open in the BLK/GRN wire between the under-dash fuse-relay box and the immobilizer control unit-receiver.
- Measure voltage between the immobilizer control unit-receiver 7P connector No. 1 terminal and body ground.Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Immobilizer Control Unit-Receiver 7P Connector Terminal 1 And Body Ground
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Is there 0.5 V or more?
YES - Repair poor connection or open between the immobilizer control unit-receiver 7P connector No. 1 terminal and PCM A connector (44P) No. 22 terminal.
NO - Replace the immobilizer control unit-receiver.