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#1 of 43 Honda Fit problems starting by Sylvia STAFF Aug 16, 2006 (6:19 am)
Honda Fit problems starting
#2 of 43 starting by fitchgrrl Jul 29, 2006 (5:09 pm)
Any one had problems with starting their Fit?   Today, i put the key in and it wouldnt turn...took 35 minutes of trying (tryed both keys i had for the car) before i could start it. had this happen a couple of times before but usually got it in three or four tries. i was ready to have the thing towed back to the dealership...any thoughts?   i love my fit but it is starting to drive me crazy. Replies to this message: crimsona (Jul 29, 2006 6:23 pm) hungarian83 (Jul 29, 2006 8:13 pm) fitchgrrl (Aug 01, 2006 1:36 pm) boatfloyd (Jul 29, 2006 8:31 pm)
#3 of 43 Re: starting [fitchgrrl] by crimsona Jul 29, 2006 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: fitchgrrl (Jul 29, 2006 5:09 pm) I'm wondering if you accidentally engaged the immobilizer. If so, jiggle the steering wheel a bit, turn it back and try try again
#4 of 43 Re: starting [fitchgrrl] by hungarian83 Jul 29, 2006 (8:13 pm)
Replying to: fitchgrrl (Jul 29, 2006 5:09 pm) Two questions:   Have the keys gotten wet? Was the little green key symbol by the "0" on the tachometer flashing when you tried to turn the car on?   The keys for the Fit have a microchip inside that disables the immobilizer when you turn the ignition. This makes sure that if someone else happens to have a key that could fit inside the ignition keyhole and turn the car, the microchip (or lack of) will prevent the car from actual starting.   Letting the keys get wet (putting them through the laundry or having them in your pocket at the beach) could cause the microchip to not work...consequently, your car won't start. The dealership I bought my car from is very close to the beach, and the dealer told me that often surfers would come back from a day in the water (with their keys in their pockets) only to find the car won't start!   If the little green key symbol flashes, it means an improperly coded key was stuck in the ignition. I would assume this also happens if the microchip isn't working or is damaged.   Regardless, I would let the dealership know this is happening. Replies to this message: fitchgrrl (Aug 01, 2006 1:36 pm)
#5 of 43 Re: starting [fitchgrrl] by boatfloyd Jul 29, 2006 (8:31 pm)
Replying to: fitchgrrl (Jul 29, 2006 5:09 pm) Try to move the "Steering Wheel" while trying to turn the key, if the key will not turn. The "Steering Wheel" might be locked? I had this problem with another car I owned. boatfloyd
#6 of 43 Re: starting [hungarian83] by fitchgrrl Aug 01, 2006 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: hungarian83 (Jul 29, 2006 8:13 pm) Nope. Keys didn't get wet. Saturday, when this happened at its worst (like 30-40 minutes before it would start - i think that i had steam coming out of my ears) i tried both keys i have for the car - one of which hasn't left the house since coming home from the dealership. And no green flashing key. Going to call the dealership if it happens again. Thanks!

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