Can a Hondata diagnostic tool help with immobilizer?
Hondata cannot provide any assistance with the immobilizer programming process using the Honda HDS diagnostic tool. This information is provided on an as is basis. In short Honda diagnostic tool reads the key codes from the immobilizer unit around the ignition barrel and writes them to the ECU.
What do you need to know about Honda immobilizer?
You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep the plate stored in a safe place. If you need to replace a key, use only Honda-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system.
How many key codes do you need for immobilizer?
The immobilizer system can store up to five key codes. If it is necessary to rewrite the immobilizer control unit to learn a new key, the dealer needs the customer’s vehicle, all it’s master and valet keys, the learning key, and a PGM tester equipped with an immobilzer program card.
Is the VIN number stored in the Honda immobilizer?
This is the standard Honda immobilizer reprogramming process. This process also works matching an 02-04 ECU to an 05 or 06 RSX-S. You will use the VIN number from your 2005-2006 Acura. The VIN number is not stored in the 02-04 ECU. Hondata cannot provide any assistance with the immobilizer programming process using the Honda HDS diagnostic tool.
How does the immobilizer system work on a Honda?
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.
Can a fuel cut affect a Honda immobilizer?
None of the things you changed out or removed should affect the immobilizer. As for the fuel cut, yes that is what the immobilizer does. It shuts down the fuel pump when active. In any case, yes reprogramming the keys to the immobilizer should fix it as long as there is nothing wrong with the immobilizer itself.
Why is the Immobilizer light blinking on my Honda Civic?
The Immobilizer System light will blink if it cannot recognize the key coding. This can happen if you have the correctly coded key but you also have other immobilizer keys on the same key ring or a metal key fob, or if metals from other keys get in the way while you try to start the engine.
When does the immobilizer system indicator go out?
When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key.
How to reprogram a Honda engine immobilizer?
Your VIN number is entered, you go to the im- mobilizer reprogramming screen and select re- place ECM. From the system selection menu choose PGM FI. Select Data list. Scroll to the bottom and check the status of the immobilizer. It should read BAN with a Red dot. If it does, exit the data list and press IMMOBI button.
Is it possible to reset the Honda Odyssey immobilizer?
Is it possible to reset the immobilizer without towing to a dealer?I have a 2013 Odyssey I am repairing and replaced a bunch of electrical parts. The van won’t start and the green key light is flashing. The immobilizer is shutting off the fuel.
Why does my Honda Odyssey not start up?
The van won’t start and the green key light is flashing. The immobilizer is shutting off the fuel. The key Fob is working for the locks, tailgate opening etc. I think it is just a matter of a reset of some sort.
Why is my Honda Odyssey not recognizing the fob remote?
Either the immobilizer is not recognizing the key OR the car is not recognizing the immobilizer unit OR BOTH. The immobilizer only deals with the starting function and checks a chip in the key. FOB remote operation is completely separate so one has nothing to do with the other.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled.
How to reprogram Honda immobilizer for VIN number?
The Acura Technician types your car’s VIN num- ber into their desktop PC connected to Honda The desktop PC returns a code which allows the immobilizer to be reprogrammed for your VIN number. The Acura technician connects the diagnostic tool to your RSX OBD2 port. The tool should be the newer touch screen Windows based tablet.