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Immobilizer System Component Location Index IMMOBILIZER INICATOR UGHT Bulb Locations, page 23:60 Testpone 2352 “est pane 29 201 Replacement, page 23-202, immosiuzen CONTROL UNIT Input Test page 23 200, ‘rransronoen {Buitineo te gion key) Test page 23201 IMaster nd valet kaye) 23-195 Immobilizer System Description ‘The vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system that wil disable the vehicle unlass the proper ignition key is used, “This system consists oF transponder located in the ignition key, a receiver, a control unit an indicator ight, and the ECM, ‘The vehicle has three kinds ofkoys ‘© The master kay is fr: a — ignition switch = door locks. a — trunk lock © The valet key is for: — anion swite, ‘gray = door locks, ‘¢ The learning key is for rewriting the immobilizer sys- tem. NOTE; This key cannot start the engine; do not use it = ‘except for rewriting the system. If someone tries tO stort the engine withthe learning key, all master and ‘wansponder through tho “The transponder then sends a coded signal back through the receiver tothe control unit. “The contro! unit in tuen signals the ECM, as well as the starter cut relay. InmageiZeR RECEIVER GNTION Ke (fas ballin tranepondest 23-196 Bopy ‘Ife proper key has been used, the starter cut relay wil be energized, and the ECM will energize the fuel supply sys- tam. The immobilizer indicator light in the gauge assembly wil simultanoousiy com on for about two seconds, then {90 off, thereby signaling thatthe immobilizer unit has recognized the code sent by the transponder ‘Ir the wrong key has been used and the code was not received or recognized by the unit, the indicator light wil eome ‘on for about two seconds, then i will continue blinking until th ignition switch is turned OFF. ‘Ifthe ignition swite is turned OFF, the indicator wil blink for about five seconds to signal that the unit has been set correctly, then the indicator will go oft IMMOBILIZER INDICATOR LIGHT BLINKING PATTERN: IGNITION swiTcH PROPER KEY | INDICATOR inserteD | UGHT wnone Key | INDICATOR insenreo | LiGhT on = ——— Pee, on FF 5 on, orr 23-197 Immobilizer System Description (cont'd) Problems and Replacement Parts: POM Testor Problem artsset | POMTese @ Mastor or valet Key Fas been lost or addtional master or valet kay is required. x YES @ All master and valet keys have been lost Ax2,and 8 ves. @ Learning key has been lost B YES. @ Immobilizer receiver does not work. c No { immobilizer control unit does not work, 8 Yes (@ ECM doos not work E Yes. 1 Ignition switen does not work. or) Yes {© Door kay elinder has been broken FIG) owes) Parts Set: A: Blank key ecm 8: lmmobilzer contro unit oor key evindor Master key “Mester keys for doors open or lacked Learning Key Ignition switeh with immobilizer receiver : Immobilizer reesiver nition ewiteh with immobilizer racoiver Immobilizer control unit ‘Mastor key Immobilizer control unit, Mastor key Learring key oor kay evindors Trunk key cylinder Learning Key NoTE ‘The immobilizer system can store upto fve key codes. © fit ie necessary to rowete the immobilizer control unit 10 | 1d the customers vehicle, all its master keys end valet keys, ts learning key, and the Honda PGM Testor equipped with an immobilizer program ard, Any key that isnot learned during rewriting wil no longer star the engine. + ifthe customer has lost his Key, and eannot start the engine, contact Honda Customer Relations. Before Testing: ‘Due tothe action of the immobilizer system, the engine takes slightly more time to start than engines of vehicle with ‘out an immobilizer system. ‘© When the systom is normal, andl the proper key is Inserted, the indicator ight comes om fortwo seconds, then it will go oft ‘+ Ifthe indicator starts to blink after two seconds, of the engine does not stat, repeat the starting procedure 1, perform the immobilizer control unit input tost and transponder and immobilizer —"if the ECM is OK, the immobilizer control unit must be fauity; replace the immobilizer control wi leering key together, and then rewrite the ECM withthe Honda PGM Tester. —if the ECM Is faulty, substitute @ known-good ECM, and recheck. However, since the known-good ECM has aditfer ‘ont code stored into i,t must be rewritten with tha Honda PGM Tester. Otherwise, the engine will not start 23-198 Circuit Diagram com Se vost ipnnrenviox eases re a % UNDER DASH eclee BEBin [Deane ge |---| gon dp es av 4 / mae veux hall ied seas sysrem m8 hse — ewe seoma -p—— ~— BABE own | eames eh a Bi |owme | Btternaens = Eee ze ee ti i cnr oe OR yt | i at mo cao Leet im couineo ——cateo SREB nT LODE ok me We | Bia ti : 1 to a am ~ on ~ 23-199 Immobilizer System Control Unit Input Test 1 Remove the dashboard lower cover (see section 20. 2. Disconnect the BP connector “A from the immobilizer ‘control unit 3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contac. ‘# Ifthe terminals are bor, loose, oF corroded, repair thom as necessary, and recheck the system, © Ifthe terminals look OK, make the following ‘input ests a the connector — If any tst indicates @ problem, find and cor- w/a Connector “a rect the cause, than ocheck the system ra crew = Hall the input tests prove OK, check the immo- bilizer receiver and transponder Wire side of ™ naa female termina aa as | a6 | a7 | a el veusoe\ Zenner | nix. mn “GRWIRED Cavity Wire Test cond “Test Desired results Possible cause if result isnot obtained Under all conditions ~ Blown No.4 (10 A) fuse inthe ‘At | WHTIGAN Thore should be battery voltage, | _under-dash fuse/relay box. + An open in the wire (MIT: With clutch pedal | Check for continuity to ground: | + Faulty clutch interlock switch oprossod There should be continuity ‘An open in the wire az) ory | "— a ‘AMT: Shift lever in 7 Faulty A/T oser position switch lors _| An open inthe wire Ignition ewiteh at (Chock for voltage to ground: * Blown No.2(7.5 A) fuse in the START (i) Thore should be battery voltage, | _under-dash fuserelay box as | Chew + Faulty starter cut relay An open in the wire Tarition switch ON ii) | Check fr voltage to ground: * Blown No. 4 (10.8) fuse inthe There should be battery valage, | _under-dash fusetelay box ne) YEUUC + Faulty PGM-#I main relay An open in the wire Under all conditions| Atach to ground: + Blown No. 43 (75 A) fuse in the The immobilizer indicator should | undor-hood fusolrolay box AS) PNK come on, + Blown bulb + Faulty gauge cireuit “An open in the wire Under ail conditions | Check for continuity Between the | An open inthe wire [AB terminal and the No, 2 termi ‘96 | BRNIVEL nal of the ECM 31P connector: ‘There should be continuity ‘AT | GRNRED | lgntion ewiten OFF | Check for continuity to ground: | «Faulty parking brake ewiten ‘Thate should be continuity with the | + An open in tho wire parking brake lever up and no + Faulty brake fluid level switch ‘continuity with the lever down, ~ Under all conditions | Check for continuity to ground: | = Poor ground (G40, G402) 2) Be There should be continuity “An open in the wire 23-200 izer Receiver and Transponder Test Immo! 1. Tumthe ion ste ON 2. Check inet the Immobilizer Insientor ight starts binking ert eocona ‘Dogs the immobilizer nok NO_|” perform the contro! unit input aor ink tot Yes “ryte ste engine with acter rast or Dose the remeene > ep me wampone an | <1 be | ‘Cheek for an open in the WHT es | wire betwoor Dose the engine crank? >=} Cantal unit and the ECM, “ I the wires OX, revit the ECM No ‘wit the Honda POM Tester Fewrte the immoblirar conta! Untand the ECM ith the Honda PGA Testor Weedtect female terminals ws Don open Tenshi am won [fale v0 7 Famer an oF erate 1, eden nen ies Seine eaters hr tho Secsataneon nee Soavletertra - imac | wel ane Gro vn ae Zz aa << tathore about 16 ober _—>—N° ves Replace the immobilizer conte one 23-201 Immobilizer System Immobilizer Receiver Replacement 1. Romove the dashboard driver's lower cover (soo section 20), 2, Remove the steering column covers (sve section 20) 3. Remove tha windshield wiper/washer switch assombly (see page 23-192) 4. Disconnect the 3 connector from the immot control unit 5. Remove the serow fr ‘ove the rec If necessary, fom the receiver. 10 immobilizor recoiver, from the ignition key connect the connector 6. Install in the reverse order of removal NOTE: As this harness serves as communication link, instal itearafully. 17. Alter replacement, check the immobilizer systom. 23-202

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