2010 Acura TSX immobilizer

In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
121475
482
367
T he Starter Operates Normally
Emergency
Towing
Starting the
Engine
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
465
2010 TSX

Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 423
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Brake .427
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Clutch .428
..............
Manual Transmission . 426
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Windshield Washer . 110,423
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Fog Lights .115
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Folding Rear Seats .138
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Four-way Flashers .117
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Front Airbags .9 ,25
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Fuel .346
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Fill Door and Cap .347
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Gauge .68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .67
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Octane Requirement . 346
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Oxygenated .347
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Tank, Ref ueling .347
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 349
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Fuel Economy .354
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Fuses, Checking the .475
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 354,355
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Gasoline .346
...........................................
Gauge .68 .....................
Low Fuel Indicator .67
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Octane Requirement . 346
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Tank, Ref ueling .347
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Gas Station Procedures . 347
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 69
...............................................
Fuel .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 373
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Manual Transmission . 370
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Glove Box .157
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .361, 395
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 429
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HandsFreeLink
. 304
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 117
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Headlights .111
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Aiming .429
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Automatic Lighting Off . 113
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Automatic Lighting On . 112
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Daytime Running Lights . 114
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High Beam Indicator . 66
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Lights On Indicator .66 .......................
Reminder Chime .111
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .429, 439
.................................
Turning on .111
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Head Restraints .14, 135
.............................
Heated Mirrors .146
.................................
Heaters, Seat .141
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .301
........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 350
...........................................
Horn .4,109
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .428
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 486
Ignition ............................................
Keys .119
.........................................
Switch .122
............
Timing Control System . 501
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Immobilizer System .121
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 461
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Jack, Tire .460
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Jump Starting .466
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Keys .119
...
Indicators, Messages (MID) . 60,79
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 62
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .61, 473
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Charging System . 61,471
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Cruise Control .66
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Cruise Main .66
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Door/Trunk Open . 11,65
DRL (Daytime Running ....................................
Lights) .114
.
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 65
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Fog Light .66
...................................
High Beam .66
....
High Temperature (Coolant) . 69
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
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Lights On .66
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Low Fuel .67
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Low Oil Pressure . 60,471
Low Tire Pressure/ ...............................
TPMS .64, 386
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 472
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Security System .67
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .62
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Seat Belt .19, 60
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SRS .31, 62
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Starting System .369 .........................
System Message .67
.................................
TPMS .386, 389
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .64
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VSA Activation .63
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VSA System .63
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 60
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Inf ant Restraint .41
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Inf ant Seats .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
...
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 447,490,493
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INFO Buttons .71
.................................
Inside Mirror .145
.............................
Inspection, Tire .448
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Installing a Child Seat .44
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Using LATCH .46
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Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 115
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Instruments and Controls . 57
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Interf ace Dial .222
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Interior Lights .161
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 199, 259 .......................
Label, Certif ication .486
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 111
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Language Selection .87
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
...............................
LATCH System .46
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .429
.......................................
Indicator .59
.......................................
Parking .111
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Turn Signal .111
....................................
Load Limits .360
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 122
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