Engine Does Not Start With the Immobilizer Key

Engine does not start with the immobilizer key

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

1. Try to start the engine.

Does the engine start?

YES - Intermittent failure, the vehicle is OK at this time. Check status log.

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check the immobilizer indicator.

Does the indicator come on for 2 seconds, then go off?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Go to the immobilizer indicator blinks troubleshooting.

4. Turn the ignition switch to START (III).

Does the starter motor run?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Go to Starting System, and check the starter motor.

5. Try to start the engine with the immobilizer key.

Does the engine start?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom Troubleshooting.

6. Wait for a few minutes with the engine running.

Does the engine stop?

YES - Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom Troubleshooting.

NO - The system is OK at this time.