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Immobilizer Key Registration

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Honda Pilot, 2007 Honda Pilot, and 2006 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • The HDS is required for registration of the immobilizer keys.
  • Check for aftermarket electrical quipment that can cause problems with transponder operation.
  • The immobilizer control unit-receiver can store up to six immobilizer keys.

Add one new key 

  1. Have a registered key, a new immoblizer key that has been cut to fit the ignition switch, and the first password from the iN system.
  2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  4. Select "IMMOBILIZER" from the "SYSTEM SELECT" menu.
  5. Select "Add and Delete Keys", then "Add 1 key".
  6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.
  7. Check if the engine can be started by the newly registered key. Check the keyless remote operation to make sure that it functions properly.

Delete or add multiple keys 

NOTE: If any of the registered keys were lost, do the following procedure to delete the lost registered key.
  1. Have all registered key, all new keys, and the first password.
  2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  4. Select "IMMOBILIZER" from the "SYSTEM SELECT" menu.
  5. Select "Add and Delete Keys", or "Delete or Add Multiple Keys".
  6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.
  7. Check if the engine can be started by all the registered keys.