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Programming and Relearning

Problems And Replacement Parts:





- The immobilizer system can store up to six key codes.
- If it is necessary to rewrite the ECM/PCM to learn a new key, the dealer needs the customer's vehicle, all its master keys and valet keys, and the Honda PGM Tester equipped with an immobilizer program card. Any key that is not learned during rewriting will no longer start the engine.
- If the customer has lost his key, and cannot start the engine, contact Honda Customer Relations.
- If the proper key has been used, the ECM/PCM will energize the fuel supply system. The immobilizer indicator light in the gauge assembly will simultaneously come on for about two seconds, then go off, indicating that the immobilizer unit has recognized the code sent by the transponder.
- If the wrong key has been used and the code was not received or recognized by the ECM/PCM, the indicator light will come on for about two seconds, then it will continue blinking until the ignition switch is turned OFF.
- If the ignition switch is turned OFF, the indicator will blink for about five seconds to signal that the ECM/PCM has been set correctly, then the indicator will go off.