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Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit Replacement

NOTE:
  • SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or servicing.
  • All registered keys are necessary for replacement of the immobilizer-keyless control unit.
  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: Identifying Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit
    G08053869Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the two screws and the immobilizer-keyless control unit from the ignition key cylinder.
  4. Install the immobilizer-keyless control unit in the reverse order of removal.
  5. After replacement, register the immobilizer-keyless control unit (see IMMOBILIZER-KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT REGISTRATION  ), and make sure the immobilizer system works properly.
  6. Program all of the client's keys/keyless transmitters (see ADD ONE NEW KEY/KEYLESS TRANSMITTER  ).