Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Engine Does Not Start With the Remote




Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine does not start with the remote

Engine does not start with the remote

NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the items listed in General Check before Troubleshooting.

1. Carry the remote in the vehicle, and turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Check for the LED indication of the remote.

Does the LED blink?

YES -

Go to step 3.

NO -

Go to step 7.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) five times while turning the steering slightly right and left.

Can you turn the ignition switch to ON (II)?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Go to step 8.

4. Check the starter operation.

Does the starter run?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Check the starting system.

5. Try to start the engine.

Does the engine start?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Go to step 10.

6. Try to stop the engine.

Does the engine stop?

YES -

Go to step 10.

NO -

Go to the Status Log.

7. Remove the remote batteries, then install them again.

Does the LED blink when the batteries are installed?

YES -

Check for an open or high resistance in these wires:

- Keyless access control unit +B1 and +B2 lines.
- GND (LG1 and LG2) lines.

NO -

Replace the remote batteries, and recheck the system.

8. Check the No. 7 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

Is the fuse good?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Replace the fuse. If the fuse is blown again, repair the short to ground in the No.7 (10 A) fuse circuit.

9. Check the keyless access system DTCs with the HDS.

Are any DTCs indicated?

YES -

Go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -

Go to System Check.

10. Check the immobilizer indicator lighting pattern.

Does the immobilizer indicator work normally?

YES -

The keyless access system is OK at this time, check the engine system.

NO -

Refer to the appropriate Symptom Troubleshooting.