Engine does not start with the immobilizer key
NOTE:
Before troubleshooting, check the items listed in General Check before Troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
).
- Try to start the engine.
Does the engine start?
YES -Intermittent failure, the vehicle is OK at this time.
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 .
- 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 STARTER PERFORMANCE TEST ).
- 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 SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX ).
- Wait for a few minutes with the engine running.
Does the engine stop?
YES -Go to the PGM-FI System Symptom Troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX ).
NO -The system is OK at this time.