Just recently my engine check light came on and my immobilizer key light keeps on blinking. I can start my car and everything is running fine but I don’t know why this is happening. Does anyone know what’s wrong?

 

If you live near an AutoZone store, go borrow an OBD2 scan tool and retrieve the CEL code.

 

I'm going to take it to my friends shop to get scanned but.... i was wondering if the hondata reflash that i have might have something to do with it....... i'll find out on wed. keep you updated then. thanks

 

Well the CEL would need to be read with a scanner but a blinking immobilizer light means that the key isn't recognized, but since you can start the car, maybe it means there's a problem with the system? You do mean that it blinks constantly even when the engine is running, right?

If you're just talking about it blinking when you first turn off the car, it's designed to do so.

 

yea it blinks when the car is running..... i can start the car and everything....

 

Hey i just got my hondata reflash put in but now my interior lights dont turn off when i start the car and close the door the lights (overhead) stay on, I have to take it off manually

Has this happened to anyone?

 

So i finally took my car to Acura to get it diagnosised and they said that there was some error and the ecu and it has to be replaced! They are going to replace it under warranty but..... Now i'm out of a reflash! This ticks me off because basically i just wasted $600 .....do you think hondata will reflash my new ecu for free since they technically broke my ecu? I didn't really want to ask but Acura said that there was a signal error or something and was throwing a code that could not be fixed unless replacing ecu. Anyway I think i'll try and contact hondata about the situation.

 

bump

 

If you haven't already replaced the ECU, just ask Hondata if they can replace it for you so you don't have to go through the dealer and Hondata. I guess if they broke it then they have to fix it. I'm sure they'll be reasonable and help you out. Goodluck

 

You should have called them first! That sounds like a Hondata issue fo sizzle.

 

If hondata was nice, they 'could' reflash your ECU if you send them a copy of the ECU warranty exchange from Acura...they could but they don't have too.

*wink* *wink* Hondata

 

Thanks guys for all the advise..... i did talk to doug i sent back my ecu and they reflashed it for me. VERY GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! for HONDATA.

 

So i'm guessing you kept your mouth shut and didnt tell acura you messed with the ecu?