Lost Key Fob

LouisLV_ · Jan 18, 2015

Lost my key fob when I slipped and bust my *** on the ice. I can open the car with the key but it won't start. I think the alarm is aftermarket, not sure how to tell.

james'99 · Jan 18, 2015

Was it a Honda fob? Regardless, it has to be aftermarket because our cars start while the alarm is sounding. Looks like we're going to need a wiring diagram for you're alarm. You may have to just pull it altogether. It's gonna sound weird but do you have a sun roof? If so, you have an EX model and it has a factory alarm. But this could have been added to with an aftermarket alarm.

LouisLV_ · Jan 18, 2015

Yes it was a Honda fob, yes I have a sunroof. Someone said I have to tow it to a dealership to get it replaced fml

james'99 · Jan 18, 2015

That's weird. If that's the case, a key in the door will disarm the alarm. If one door doesn't work, the other will. If it was a Honda alarm, there will be a way around it.

EDIT: Wait. Does the alarm actually go off while this is happening?

james'99 · Jan 18, 2015

If the car cranks, is the green key light flashing? The immobilizer chip is not in the fob on our cars at least. If the green light is flashing while engine cranking, this is an immobilizer issue and you will need to try another key or get new keys programmed which will probably wind you up finding another ECU with a key that compliments its immobilizer. You will then be able to start the vehicle by holding the ECU key back to back with your key in the ignition until you can get keys reprogrammed.

If the green light doesn't flash while cranking, does the green key light flash when you turn the key off? If not, you will need to replace the dash bulb.

Does the CEL test when key is turned to on position? Do you know if the bulb itself works? If it doesn't test and the bulb is good, it could be a main relay issue.

LouisLV_ · Jan 21, 2015

wasnt able to figure out the alarm issue, so I just disconnected the main wire from the black box under the hood. I was planning to get a new alarm w/ alarm starter, guess its gonna be sooner now lol