Engine Does not Start With the Immobilizer Key

Immobilizer System Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine does not start with the immobilizer key

Engine does not start with the immobilizer key

NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the items listed in General Check before Troubleshooting and How to Troubleshoot.

1. Try to start the engine.

Does the engine start?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check Status Log Immobilizer System Status Log, and check the line with the highest number of occurrences.�

NO -

Go to step 2.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check the immobilizer indicator.

Does the indicator come on for 2 seconds, then go off?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Go to Immobilizer indicator blinks troubleshooting Immobilizer Indicator Blinks.�

4. 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 .�

5. 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 [1][2]Powertrain Management.�

6. Wait for a few minutes with the engine running.

Does the engine stop?

YES -

Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom Troubleshooting [1][2]Powertrain Management.�

NO -

The system is OK at this time.�