Honda Civic Security Feature Prevents Starting Engine of 2016 Honda Civic EX (CVT)
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The first time this happened to me was a week ago (after
1,000 miles of driving new car without a problem). I don't
believe anything I did before this was in any way an unusual
use of my security system.
I put my foot on brake first, then pushed Start button.
Nothing happened, but the brake pedal felt as if it was
absolutely frozen (it would not depress one millimeter). I
got in and out of the car. I used key fob to lock and unlock
doors. I tried remote starting. Nothing worked.
I called Honda Roadside Assistance and help arrived within 20
minutes. The mechanic said he's been called for this same
problem with Civics before. He said there is something one
does which causes the Civic security system to deny starting
the engine. He couldn't say what that "something" was.
To overcome the problem, he said to use the key fob to lock
then unlock the doors, push on brake pedal, then push on
Start button. That seemed to work for him.
Two days later engine again would not start. Brake pedal felt
frozen. I followed the mechanic's advice. No soap. I tried
all sorts of sequences (in and out of car, lock and unlock
doors, etc., without success). Finally, I went 30-40 feet
away from car, locked doors with key fob and started engine
with remote start button on key fob.
Is anyone familiar with this problem? Can anyone tell me what
sequence of events might cause the Civic Security System to
deny use of the Start button?
1,000 miles of driving new car without a problem). I don't
believe anything I did before this was in any way an unusual
use of my security system.
I put my foot on brake first, then pushed Start button.
Nothing happened, but the brake pedal felt as if it was
absolutely frozen (it would not depress one millimeter). I
got in and out of the car. I used key fob to lock and unlock
doors. I tried remote starting. Nothing worked.
I called Honda Roadside Assistance and help arrived within 20
minutes. The mechanic said he's been called for this same
problem with Civics before. He said there is something one
does which causes the Civic security system to deny starting
the engine. He couldn't say what that "something" was.
To overcome the problem, he said to use the key fob to lock
then unlock the doors, push on brake pedal, then push on
Start button. That seemed to work for him.
Two days later engine again would not start. Brake pedal felt
frozen. I followed the mechanic's advice. No soap. I tried
all sorts of sequences (in and out of car, lock and unlock
doors, etc., without success). Finally, I went 30-40 feet
away from car, locked doors with key fob and started engine
with remote start button on key fob.
Is anyone familiar with this problem? Can anyone tell me what
sequence of events might cause the Civic Security System to
deny use of the Start button?
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