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Engine Does Not Start With The Immobilizer Key

NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the items listed in General Check before Troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  1. Try to start the engine.

    Does the engine start? 

    YES  - Intermittent failure, the vehicle is OK at this time. Check STATUS LOG  .

    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 brink once, then stay off? 

    YES  - Go to step  4.

    NO  - Go to the immobilizer indicator blinks troubleshooting (see 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 (see STARTER PERFORMANCE TEST ).

  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 (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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

    Does the engine stop? 

    YES  -Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom Troubleshooting (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

    NO  -The system is OK at this time.