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.

1. Start the engine.

Does the engine start?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the vehicle is OK at this time. Check STATUS LOG Immobilizer System Status Log and check the line indicated in the table.

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 blink once, then stay off?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Go to the 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 Testing and Inspection.

5. 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 Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

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

Does the engine stop?

YES -

Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom Troubleshooting Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

NO -

The system is OK at this time.