Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent in Honda Civic Ex 2000

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Kenny, May 29, 2005.

  1. Kenny

    Kenny Guest

    Hi. I am yet to find an authentic answer to this one. I'll appreciate
    if someone can tell me for sure about this:

    Does the Honda Civic Ex 2000 come with a "Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent
    system" embedded in a chip in the key. Is that true?

    If so, is it really an effective security device? How easy would it be
    for someone to brake the system? If it is not easy, I'll be glad that
    my car has it. :)

    Thanks.
     
    Kenny, May 29, 2005
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  2. Kenny

    dold Guest

    http://automobiles.honda.com says yes.

    Do you have a little blinking icon of a key on the instrument panel when
    you first turn the key on or off?
     
    dold, May 30, 2005
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  3. Kenny

    chip Guest

    http://automobiles.honda.com says yes.

    Do you have a little blinking icon of a key on the instrument panel when
    you first turn the key on or off?[/QUOTE]


    yes it has it. and so far it's been bullet proof.
    Chip
     
    chip, May 30, 2005
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  4. Kenny

    Kenny Guest

    No, there is no blinking key icon. Does that mean my car doesn't have
    it?
     
    Kenny, May 30, 2005
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  5. Kenny

    TomP Guest

    No the imobilizer system started in the Civic model in 2001. The imobi
    break down is:

    97 Prelude Type I
    98 Accord Type II ; 03 Type III
    01 Civic Type II
    02 CR-v Type II
    99 Odyssey Type II, 05 Type III
    03 Pilot Type II
    06 Ridgeline Type III
    Type I uses a RED programming key
    Type III is a rolling code chip
    none of the Types can interchange.
    A clone key can be made for Type I and Type II systems only.

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    TomP, May 30, 2005
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  6. Kenny

    dold Guest

    And the confusion continues.
    Yesterday, I visited
    <http://automobiles.honda.com/certified/specifications_full_specs.asp?ModelName=Civic+Sedan&ModelYear=2000>
    Which listed the Immobilizer. Today, that's a 404 error, even though I'm
    trying to get there from a "search" on the main site.

    <http://automobiles.honda.com/certified/specifications.asp?ModelName=Civic+Sedan&ModelYear=2000>
    Is a less complete listing, and shows "Ignition System: Electronic", where
    the same page for 2001 shows "Ignition System: Electronic with Immobilzer".

    My 2005 has the key icon on the instrument panel, which flashes for a few
    seconds when I turn the car off.
     
    dold, May 30, 2005
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  7. Kenny

    TomP Guest

    Simply put any Honda that has green KEY icon in the gauge assembly display = a Honda with the imobilizer
    system.

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    TomP, May 31, 2005
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  8. Kenny

    chip Guest

    yeah you're right immobi didn't hit the civic until 01. but
    everything 05 forward is type 4 and also rolling code.
    Chip
     
    chip, Jun 1, 2005
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