Antitheft System - Alarm Will Not Arm/Arms By Itself
05-025July 1, 2005
Applies To:
2001-05 Civic - ALL
2002-05 CR-V - ALL
2003-04 Element - ALL
Accessory Security System Changes Modes By Itself
(Supersedes 05-025, dated June 10, 2005, to update the information indicated by black bars and asterisks.)
SYMPTOM
The security system will not arm or it arms by itself.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Key switch contact chatter causes the control unit to change modes.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
* Civic: Replace the security control unit, and reprogram the remote(s).*
* CR-V and Element: Replace the security control unit and the microphone, then reprogram the remote(s).*
* NOTE:
You must replace the microphone on the CR-V and Element because the security control units are matched to their microphones when they are manufactured. Using the original microphone may result in security system problems.*
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure you have all of the remotes (three maximum) the customer wishes to use.
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover. (See the body section of the appropriate service manual.)
2. Replace the security control unit.
^ Civic: Remove the security control unit, and install the new security control unit.
^ * CR-V and Element: Remove the security control unit and microphone. Install the new security control unit and new microphone.*
3. Reprogram the keyless receiver unit.
NOTE:
The codes of up to three transmitters can be stored in the keyless receiver unit memory. If a fourth code is stored, the code that was input first will be erased. It is important to maintain the time limits between the steps. Make sure the doors and the trunk/tailgate/hatch are closed, and that you have all of the remotes the customer wishes to use.
^ Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
^ Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.
^ Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
^ Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition to ON (II).
^ Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.
^ Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
^ Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
^ Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.
^ Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
^ Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition to ON (II).
^ Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.
^ Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button again.
^ Within 10 seconds, aim the transmitters (up to two additional ones) whose codes you want to store at the receiver, and press the transmitter lock or unlock button. Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
^ Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and pull out the key.
4. Confirm proper operation of the transmitters.
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