Honda Immobilizer Functions Update

    June 12, 2023
    Starting with 2018, you will no longer be able to perform immobilizer functions within the legacy Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) such as adding, deleting or replacing lost keys.
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    Immobilizer functions are now available on the i-HDS home menu. The immobilizer Setup Tool must be used for all key and remote registration for all vehicles regardless of model year.
    Immobilizer functions are now available on the i-HDS home menu. The immobilizer Setup Tool must be used for all key and remote registration for all vehicles regardless of model year.

    Starting with 2018, you will no longer be able to perform immobilizer functions within the legacy Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) such as adding, deleting or replacing lost keys.

    All immobilizer functions are now restricted to the Immobilizer Setup tool on the i-HDS HOME menu. This application features an easy-to-understand user interface for registering keys and remotes. Simply launch it from the home menu and follow the prompts. This change affects all vehicles supported by the legacy HDS.

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