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Immobilizer-keyless Control Unit Input Test

NOTE: Before troubleshooting the immobilizer system, refer to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ) and check the No. 2 (20 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and fuse No. 23 (10 A) in the under-hood fuse box.
  1. Remove the steering column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the immobilizer-keyless control unit (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting 7P Connector From Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit
    G05446557Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
    • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
    • If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
  4. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 5.
    SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING

    Cavity Wire (Signal) Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    1 GRN (VBV, +B) Under all conditions Measure the voltage between immobilizer-keyless control unit 7P connector No. 1 terminal and body ground:
    There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
    2 YEL (IG1) Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 2 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
  5. Reconnect the connectors to the immobilizer-keyless control unit, and make these input tests at the connector.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, the immobilizer-keyless control unit must be faulty; replace it.
    SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    7 BRN (LG1) Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V.
    • Poor ground (G101)
    • An open in the wire
    6 PNK (IGKEYSW) Ignition key inserted into the ignition switch Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V.
    • Poor ground (G502)
    • Faulty ignition key switch
    • An open in the wire