2012 Honda Insight BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Without HDS

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  1. Start the engine.
  2. Press the transmitter lock or unlock button at least 10 times to reset the transmitter.
    • If the locks work, the transmitter is OK.
    • If the locks don't work, go to step 3.
  3. Open the transmitter, and check for water damage.
    • If you find any water damage, replace the transmitter and register the new transmitter.
    • If there is no water damage, go to step 4.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transmitter
    G06431541Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Replace the transmitter battery (A) with a new one, and try to lock and unlock the doors with the transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button at least 10 times.
    • If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.
    • If the doors don't lock and unlock, go to step 5.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmitter Battery
    G06431542Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Reprogram and register the transmitter (see IMMOBILIZER KEY REGISTRATION ), then try to lock and unlock the doors.
    • If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.
    • If the doors don't lock and unlock, substitute a known-good transmitter, and recheck. If the doors still do not lock and unlock, replace the immobilizer-keyless control unit.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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