Honda HR-V: Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The Engine Starts But Stalls Immediately

1. Keyless access system check 1.

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
2. Check the immobilizer indicator.

Is the immobilizer indicator come on?

YES

Go to step 2.

NO

Go to step 6.

2. Keyless access system check 2.

1. Check the immobilizer indicator.

Is the immobilizer indicator blinking?

YES

Go to step 3.

NO

Go to step 6.

3. Keyless access system check 3.

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).
2. Select KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, and enter SYSTEM INFORMATION.

One-Push - KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT- Smart Information

3. Do the SYSTEM CHECK 1 and 2 with the HDS.

Are N-1 OK and N-2 OK indicated?

YES

Go to step 7.

YES

Go to step 4.

NO

Troubleshoot the keyless access system according to the result of the SYSTEM CHECK 1 and 2.

4. Determination of possible failure area (ESL SW B line, others) 1.

1. Check the parameter below with the HDS.

Is the indicator ON?

YES

Go to step 7.

NO

Go to step 5.

5. Open wire check (ESL SW B line):

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Disconnect the following connectors.

Keyless access control unit connector B (36P)Electric steering lock 12P connector

3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

Is there continuity?

YES

The ESL SW B wire is OK. Replace the keyless access control unit.

NO

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

6. Gauge control module check:

1. Select GAUGES from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu with the HDS.

Self diagnostic function - CAN METER

2. Select FUNCTIONAL TESTS from the TEST MODE menu with the HDS, and enter SELF TEST.

Does the immobilizer indicator come on?

YES

Go to the PGM-FI system troubleshooting - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems DTC Troubleshooting Index (KA/KC), or CVT System DTC Troubleshooting Index(KA/KC CVT).

NO

Replace the gauge control module.

7. Keyless access system check 4.

1. With driver's power window open and all of the doors closed, the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Remove all the keyless remotes from inside the vehicle. Hold them outside the open driver's window, at least 8.0 in (20 cm) away from the vehicle.
3. Press the engine start/stop button.
4. Touch the engine start/stop switch with the keyless remote. The buttons on the keyless remote should be facing you.
5. Try to start the engine.

Does the engine start?

YES

Go to step 8.

NO

Go to step 9.

8. PGM-FI DTC check:

1. Check for Pending or Confirmed PGM-FI System DTCs with the HDS.

DTC (PGM-FI)

Are any DTCs indicated?

YES

Go to the indicated DTC troubleshooting - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems DTC Troubleshooting Index (KA/KC), or CVT System DTC Troubleshooting Index(KA/KC CVT).

NO

Replace the keyless access control unit.

9. Keyless access system check 5.

1. Select the IMMOBI from SYSTEM SELECTION MENU, then enter the IMMOBILIZER SETUP.

Immobilizer - Information/Record Data/History Data - Immobilizer Information

2. Select the SYSTEM CHECK from the IMMOBILIZER INFO.

Is SYSTEM CHECK indicated?

YES

Troubleshoot the immobilizer system according to the result of the SYSTEM CHECK.

NO

Go to step 11.

NO

Go to step 10.

10.Determination of possible failure area (keyless access control unit, others).

1. Check the parameter below with the HDS.

Is the indicator ON?

YES

Go to the PGM-FI system troubleshooting - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems DTC Troubleshooting Index (KA/KC), or CVT System DTC Troubleshooting Index(KA/KC CVT).

NO

Replace the keyless access control unit.

11.Keyless access control unit check (substitution).

1. Substitute a known-good keyless access control unit.
2. Select REGISTRATION from the ONE-PUSH START system select menu with the HDS, then select REPLACE KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT.

Replace Smart Unit

3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

Does the system change to ON mode?

YES

Replace the original keyless access control unit.

NO

Go to the PGM-FI system troubleshooting - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems DTC Troubleshooting Index (KA/KC), or CVT System DTC Troubleshooting Index(KA/KC CVT).

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