Engine not starting

2002 HONDA CIVIC
245,000 MILES • 1.7L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAMGREW
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Drove car home, two days later car will not start. I notice passive anti theft system not working.
Oct 5, 2020 at 1:44 AM
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KASEKENNY
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How exactly is the theft system not working? Does the light stay on or flashing or does it not come on at all?

Does the dash come on when you are turning the key? Does the engine even crank or does it do nothing when you turn the key?

Let's start with all these questions and can you find out if there are codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Let's start here and go from there. Thanks
Jan 2, 2021 at 2:34 AM
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SAMGREW
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Light doesn't come on at all. No codes found with code reader.
Jan 2, 2021 at 2:34 AM
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SAMGREW
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No light when turning key. Engine will turnover but will not fire.
Jan 2, 2021 at 2:34 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Okay. This means then key ID is not getting to the ECM to turn off the system. When you put the key in and it is a good key, it should blink twice and then turn off. If it is a wrong key it will blink twice and then blink rapidly.

The fact that it doesn't come on at all, points to an immobilizer issue. Did this just happen one day or is there more to the story before this started? Did you just buy the vehicle? Do you have another key that you can try?
Jan 2, 2021 at 2:34 AM
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SAMGREW
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This just happened. I have owned this car for three years with no problems. I have another key someplace but do not recall where they are at this moment. I have been using this key the entire time.
Jan 2, 2021 at 2:34 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Okay. I suspect the immobilizer is the issue but let's just rule out a weak or drained battery. Sometimes this can cause some odd issues especially since it was sitting for a couple days.

As long as the battery tests okay, I would suspect the immobilizer is not picking up the key.
Jan 2, 2021 at 2:35 AM
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