Symptom Troubleshooting: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Troubleshoot the immobilizer system by the order of the priority shown:SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Order of Priority Symptom Possible cause 1 Immobilizer indicator blinks. Symptom troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ). 2 Engine does not start with the immobilizer key. Symptom troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ). 3 Immobilizer indicator does not come on. Check the MIL indication. - If the MIL comes on, go to the PGM-FI system MIL circuit troubleshooting (see MIL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
- If the MIL does not come on, go to the gauge control module self-diagnostic function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).
4 Immobilizer indicator does not go off. Symptom troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ).