Does a 99 Prelude have a chip in the key?
NOTE: This ignition key has a chip hidden inside of the plastic head. It is a part of your automobile security system to prevent theft.
What is the service manual for a Honda Prelude?
The following is from the 1997-1999 Honda Prelude service manual (Helms manual, see the 5th gen resource thread for download links and other helpful write-ups), Chapter 23, page 196. The vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system that will disable the vehicle unless the proper ignition key is used.
What to do if your Honda Key is not recognized?
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) again. If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. This indicator will also blink several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
Can a Honda master key be used as a valet key?
If you attempt to use the learning key to start your car’s engine, it may cause a malfunction that makes your master and valet keys unusable. If this happens, you should contact your Honda dealer. If you need a new key made, take the key number plate, the learning key, and all other keys that came with your car to your Honda dealer.
What happens when ignition key is not coded?
A properly coded ignition key must be used in the ignition switch for the engine to start. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s starting circuit will be disabled. When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the immobilizer system indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) again. If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. This indicator will also blink several times when you turn the ignition switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0).
The following is from the 1997-1999 Honda Prelude service manual (Helms manual, see the 5th gen resource thread for download links and other helpful write-ups), Chapter 23, page 196. The vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system that will disable the vehicle unless the proper ignition key is used.
If you attempt to use the learning key to start your car’s engine, it may cause a malfunction that makes your master and valet keys unusable. If this happens, you should contact your Honda dealer. If you need a new key made, take the key number plate, the learning key, and all other keys that came with your car to your Honda dealer.
A properly coded ignition key must be used in the ignition switch for the engine to start. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s starting circuit will be disabled. When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), the immobilizer system indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out.