TL not starting - not a battery issue for sure

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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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TL not starting - not a battery issue for sure

Tried to start my TL this evening, and it won't start. It was parked outside since Friday, and the temperature was below 20F.
The engine was cranking fine, but it won't start. What should I do?
Checked the gas, there is enough in tank.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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Check the Key light in the dashboard... It should blink then go away when you open the key position in "II"... If the light remains ON there is a problem with your key sensor.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Everything there is to know about your Honda/Acura main relay:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/mainr....html#blueline
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/mainr...mainrelay.html
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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Thanks for your responses. at a friends place right now. will go home check the green light n respond.
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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When your about start it up key on engine off take a look at the check engine light, does it light up for about 3 seconds? if it does not you have an issue with the ecu or main relay. Its good to look at the easiest stuff first so you burn out your starter trying. Keep us updated
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 11:01 PM
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i tried to crank it up today morning, and it started normally.. weird. anyways, it hasn't given any further problems since then.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 05:21 AM
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Not weird once you read about the main relay. Figure out where it is under the dash on left, so you can tap on it next time it doesn't start -- or worse, just stalls while driving!
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Tosh
Not weird once you read about the main relay. Figure out where it is under the dash on left, so you can tap on it next time it doesn't start -- or worse, just stalls while driving!
The main relay isnt a problem spot on the TL. The issue of the car cranking but not starting is usually due to the immobilizer.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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Hey Cheekoo, did ya use the same key each time ?
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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yes. same key.
immobilizer is related t the key, correct?
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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What was the weather like when it started up?
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
The main relay isnt a problem spot on the TL. The issue of the car cranking but not starting is usually due to the immobilizer.
Why? Do TL's have a Toyota main relay?
Main relay has been an ongoing problem in all fuel injected Hondas since the late 80's until the design changed around 2005.
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ErickUa5
What was the weather like when it started up?
cold. maybe in late tens F
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