To Enter Mode 2

2001 Honda Odyssey LXSECTION To Enter Mode 2
  1. From mode 1, disconnect the special tool from the multiplex control system (MPCS) inspection connector for between 5 and 10 seconds, then reconnect it. The ignition key light should come on and the beeper should beep for 2 seconds, then blink/beep twice more at 0.2 second intervals. This indicates the system has entered mode 2.
    Fig 1: Identifying Mode 2: Ignition Key Light
    G01520240Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Operate the switch as described in the charts below.
NOTE: Key cylinder switch tests require a second key be used to perform.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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