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#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!
#12 of 43 Moved posts by pf_flyer HOST May 07, 2007 (9:57 am)
Posts on the power steering issue have been moved to the Honda Fit Steering Problems discussion.
#13 of 43 Starting problem by fitdc Jun 25, 2007 (5:02 am)
There seems to be a glich with the Fit's starting system. On four seperate occasions the Fit would not start with under 500 miles on it. It would eventially start on the third to fifth try, problem occured when engine cold(in mid June) or warm. Key would turn on accessories but not starter. Anyone have a check list of things to check next time this occures?

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