System Description

The vehicle is equipped with type IV immobilizer system that will disable the vehicle unless the programmed ignition key is used.

This system consists of a transponder located in the ignition key, an immobilizer control unit-receiver, an indicator, and the ECM/PCM.

When the key is inserted in the ignition switch and turned to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer control unit-receiver sends power to the transponder in the ignition key. The transponder then sends a coded signal back to the immobilizer control unit-receiver which then sends a coded signal to the ECM/PCM. The code is a rolling type embedded in the receiver instead of the ECM/PCM.

Fig 1: Identifying Immobilizer System Description

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• If the programmed key has been used, the immobilizer indicator will come on for about 2 seconds, then go off.
• If the wrong key has been used or the code was not received or recognized by the unit, the indicator will come on for about 2 seconds, then it will blink until the ignition switch is turned OFF.
• When the ignition switch is turned OFF, the indicator will blink for about 5 seconds to signal that the unit has reset correctly, then the indicator will go off.
• If the customer has lost their key, and cannot start the engine, contact Acura Customer Relations.
  Fig 2: Identifying Immobilizer Indicator Blinking Pattern

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