Immobilizer issues
#1
Immobilizer issues
I bought my 2010 Fit in spring of 2022, and put only 500 miles on it. Why? because the immobilizer system would keep the car from starting. I was initially able to get it to start, but the problem got worse over time (corroded connection?).
I tried two other ECM's, two other immobilizer modules, instrument cluster, MICU, and jumpered the FI and ignition relays (worked on Gen 1). I finally gave up and had it towed to a competent shop. After 4 weeks, found the issue. It was a bad instrument cluster, compounded by breaks in the wiring harness between the ECM and MICU, and MICU and instrument cluster.
I did a search through the forums, and found other people with my same issue, but no one seemed to have posted their fix - or they got rid of their car. My bit of advice to anyone having similar problems to take it to the shop before the car won't start anymore.
I tried two other ECM's, two other immobilizer modules, instrument cluster, MICU, and jumpered the FI and ignition relays (worked on Gen 1). I finally gave up and had it towed to a competent shop. After 4 weeks, found the issue. It was a bad instrument cluster, compounded by breaks in the wiring harness between the ECM and MICU, and MICU and instrument cluster.
I did a search through the forums, and found other people with my same issue, but no one seemed to have posted their fix - or they got rid of their car. My bit of advice to anyone having similar problems to take it to the shop before the car won't start anymore.
#2
I'm having this issue right now, 2011 Fit.
For a long time my car took an extra crank and I was never sure what it was, I thought it might be the spark plugs that needed to be fixed. However, I recently started having the issue with my immobilizer system. The car will still start and run after like 5-10 tries and if am out and starting/stopping my car it will be just fine. But in the morning or if it is the first time of day I'll have the immobilizer system issue.
I replaced the battery in the key fob, didn't fix. I got my battery re-charged and fixed, didn't fix. Not sure what to do now.
For a long time my car took an extra crank and I was never sure what it was, I thought it might be the spark plugs that needed to be fixed. However, I recently started having the issue with my immobilizer system. The car will still start and run after like 5-10 tries and if am out and starting/stopping my car it will be just fine. But in the morning or if it is the first time of day I'll have the immobilizer system issue.
I replaced the battery in the key fob, didn't fix. I got my battery re-charged and fixed, didn't fix. Not sure what to do now.
#3
I'm having this issue right now, 2011 Fit.
For a long time my car took an extra crank and I was never sure what it was, I thought it might be the spark plugs that needed to be fixed. However, I recently started having the issue with my immobilizer system. The car will still start and run after like 5-10 tries and if am out and starting/stopping my car it will be just fine. But in the morning or if it is the first time of day I'll have the immobilizer system issue.
I replaced the battery in the key fob, didn't fix. I got my battery re-charged and fixed, didn't fix. Not sure what to do now.
For a long time my car took an extra crank and I was never sure what it was, I thought it might be the spark plugs that needed to be fixed. However, I recently started having the issue with my immobilizer system. The car will still start and run after like 5-10 tries and if am out and starting/stopping my car it will be just fine. But in the morning or if it is the first time of day I'll have the immobilizer system issue.
I replaced the battery in the key fob, didn't fix. I got my battery re-charged and fixed, didn't fix. Not sure what to do now.
If the green light goes off, but it takes 5-10 times cranking for the engine to start, then you might have a leaky fuel injector. The injector floods the cylinder so it has a hard time starting, but cranking it a few times will clear out the excess gas. So if you leave the car idle for too long, then the gas seeps into the cylinder - such as when you leave it overnight. But if you're running around town, there's not enough time for the cylinder to flood, so you can start it normally.
#4
Yeah the green key light flashes on the dash. I took it to the Honda Dealer and they cut me a new factory key since mine as aftermarket but were unable to reprogram it and said it could be something electrical, some unit/module, or the aftermarket radio I have. They quoted me at 160/hr and other places are quoting me the same which is just outrageous. I don't know what to do.
#5
Yes, I went throught the parts cannon, and nothing worked. Changed the MICU, ECU, Immobilizer, instrument cluster, programmed extra remotes; nothing worked.
I think the car has a wiring defect from the factory that causes bad connection. I was able to program it, but a few days later, it would stop working. I finally had it towed to a mechanic who knows how to trace electrical problems. If you are in Baldwin, LI, the shop that fixed my car is in Corona, Queens - 3G Service Station. They has my car for 4 weeks, but they got it fixed, and it was way less than the dealer. I'm sure they're very familiar with Honda Fits after working on my car.
I think the car has a wiring defect from the factory that causes bad connection. I was able to program it, but a few days later, it would stop working. I finally had it towed to a mechanic who knows how to trace electrical problems. If you are in Baldwin, LI, the shop that fixed my car is in Corona, Queens - 3G Service Station. They has my car for 4 weeks, but they got it fixed, and it was way less than the dealer. I'm sure they're very familiar with Honda Fits after working on my car.
Last edited by weitau; 10-30-2023 at 11:52 PM.
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