yzprelude

When I try to jump start the car, the alarm goes off and I can't turn it off and can't start the car. Is there a code that I need to start it? I was reading up on a immobilizer but don't understand what it is. Can someone point me in the right direction please? Thanks.

sivikvtec

what year is the car?

TheWalrus

haha i ran into this problem at work today on a 96 accord...there should be a bypass button somewhere near the fusebox underneath the drivers dash, hold the button and crank the car, it should start.

if not, hold the key in the start position and have someone connect the ground on the battery, it might just crank for a sec but keep trying. the car will start but the alarm will still be going off...then you can drive it somewhere and have someone else mess with it

yzprelude

it's a 1997 Prelude. I can't find the button you're talking about..

king_me

go under the dash and unplug the security system. should be a black box. If not you can always push start it. (if its manuel.)

92blkJDMh22

dont you need to get the little red key from honda to unlock the car if the alarm system has frozen it?

VtecFreePrelude

that "little red key" will delete any programming the car has for the immobilizer system.
and your key will not work again unless honda reprograms your car...
try setting the alarm off and putting the ket in the drivers side lock and hold it in the unlock position. not sure if that will work but it won't hurt

yzprelude

do i have to tow my car to the honda dealership to do this or do I just order the red key and reprogram myself?

yzprelude

it was the wrong key after all... Immobilizer didn't like the copy of the key I made. figures...