Honda Accord: Immobilizer Key Registration - Immobilizer System - Body Electrical - Honda Accord MK8 2008-2012 Service ManualHonda Accord: Immobilizer Key Registration

NOTE: • The HDS is required for registration of the immobilizer keys.

• Programming the immobilizer also programs the keyless transmitter.

• Check for aftermarket electrical equipment that can cause problems with transponder operation.

• The immobilizer-keyless control unit can store up to six immobilizer keys.

Add one new key/Keyless transmitter

1. Have a registered key, a new immobilizer key, and the first password from the iN system.

2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

4. Select IMMOBI from the main menu, then select IMMOBILIZER SETUP.

5. Select Add and Delete keys, then Add 1 key.

6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.

7. Check if the engine can be started by the newly registered key. Check that the door locks operate using the immobilizer key transmitter.

Add and Delete keys/Keyless transmitters, Then select Delete or Add keys

1. Have all registered keys, all new keys, and the first password from the iN system.

2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

4. Select IMMOBI from the main menu, then select IMMOBILIZER SETUP.

5. Select Add and Delete Keys, or Delete or Add Multiple Keys.

6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.

7. Check if the engine can be started by all the registered keys. Check that the door locks operate using the immobilizer key transmitter.

All keys are lost

1. Prepare all new keys and have the immobilizer PCM code.

2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

4. Select IMMOBI from the main menu, then select IMMOBILIZER SETUP.

5. Select Add and Delete keys, then ALL KEYS LOST.

6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.

7. Check if the engine can be started by all the registered keys. Check that the door locks operate using the immobilizer key transmitter.

Programming immobilizer-keyless control unit

1. Have all registered keys and the ECM/PCM code.

2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

4 . Select IMMOBI from the main menu, then select IMMOBILIZER SETUP.

5. Select REPLACE IMMOBILIZER/KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT REPLACE.

6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.

7. Check that the engine can be started with all registered keys. Check that the door locks operate using the immobilizer key transmitter.

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