Engine Does Not Start With the Immobilizer Key

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the items listed in GENERAL CHECK BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING .

Try to start the engine.
Does the engine start?

YES - Intermittent failure, the vehicle is OK at this time. Check status log (see System Check and STATUS LOG ) and check the line as indicated in the table.■

NO - Go to step 2.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check the immobilizer indicator indication.
Does the indicator quickly flash twice and turn off?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Do IMMOBILIZER-KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST . ■
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 (see STARTER PERFORMANCE TEST ). ■
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 (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX ). ■
Wait for a few minutes with the engine running.
Dose the engine stop?

YES - Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom Troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX ). ■

NO - The system is OK at this time. ■