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Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The engine starts but stalls immediately

  1. Keyless access system check 1

    -1. Check the security indicator.

    Does the security indicator blinking?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  2. Keyless access system check 2

    -1. Select KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM INFORMATION.

    One-Push - KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT- Smart Information

    Do the SYSTEM CHECK 1 and 2 with the HDS.

    Are N-1 OK and N-2 OK indicated?

    YES: Without electric steering lock

    Go to step 6.

    YES: With electric steering lock

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Troubleshoot the keyless access system according to the result of the SYSTEM CHECK 1 and 2.

  3. Keyless access system check 3

    -1. Select KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter DATA LIST.

    -2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Value Unit
    Electrical Steering Lock SWITCH B    

    Is information value correct?

    YES 

    Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Open wire check (ESL SW B line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Body control module connector G (32P)
    Electric steering lock 12P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Body control module connector G (32P): disconnected
    Electric steering lock 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Electric steering lock 12P connector No. 8
    Test point 2 Body control module connector G (32P) No. 3
    GHH411610Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The ESL SW B wire is OK. Replace the body control module .

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

  5. Gauge control module check

    -1. Select GAUGES from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu with the HDS.

    Self diagnostic function - CAN METER

    Select FUNCTIONAL TESTS from the TEST MODE menu with the HDS, and enter SELF TEST.

    Does the security indicator blinking?

    YES 

    Go to the PGM-FI system troubleshooting .

    NO 

    Replace the gauge control module .

  6. Keyless access system check 4

    -1. With driver's power window open and all of the doors closed, turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Remove all the keyless remotes from inside the vehicle. Hold them outside the open driver's window, at least 20 cm (8.0 in) away from the vehicle.

    -3. Press the engine start/stop switch button. The MID should request the keyless remote to touch the engine start/stop button. The LED on the engine start/stop button will flash for up to 30 seconds.

    -4. Touch the engine start/stop switch with the keyless remote. The buttons on the keyless remote should be facing you.

    -5. Try to start the engine.

    Does the engine start?

    YES 

    Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Go to step 8.

  7. PGM-FI DTC check

    -1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
         

    Are any DTCs indicated?

    YES 

    Troubleshoot the PGM-FI DTCs.

    NO 

    Replace the body control module .

  8. Keyless access system check 5

    -1. Select BACKUP CONTROL UNIT from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter SYSTEM INFORMATION.

    Immobilizer - Information/Record Data/History Data - Immobilizer Information

    Do the SYSTEM CHECK with the HDS.

    Is N-1 OK indicated?

    YES: Without electric steering lock

    Go to step 10.

    YES: With electric steering lock

    Go to step 9.

    NO 

    Troubleshoot the backup control unit according to the result of the SYSTEM CHECK.

  9. Keyless access system check 6

    -1. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Value Unit
    Electrical Steering Lock SWITCH B    

    Is information value correct?

    YES 

    Troubleshoot the PGM-FI symptom troubleshooting .

    NO 

    Replace the body control module .

  10. Body control module check (substitution)

    -1. Substitute a known-good body control module.

    -2. Select REGISTRATION from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, then select REPLACE KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT.

    Replace Keyless Access Control Unit

    Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    Does the system change to ON mode?

    YES 

    Replace the original body control module .

    NO 

    Go to the PGM-FI system troubleshooting .