Engine does not start with the immobilizer key

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the items listed in General Check before Troubleshooting (see IMMOBILIZER KEY REGISTRATION ).

Try to start the engine.
Does the engine start?

YES -Intermittent failure, the vehicle is OK at this time Check status log (see STATUS LOG ) and check the line with the highest number of occurrences.

NO -Go to step 2.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check the immobilizer indicator.
Does the indicator blink once, then stay off?

YES -Go to step 4.

NO -Go to the immobilizer indicator blinks troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ).
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 (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX ).
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 (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
Wait for a few minutes with the engine running.
Does the engine stop?

YES -Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom Troubleshooting (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

NO -The system is OK at this time.