blackhondacivic

I am far from a honda dealer ship(160km)... car decided to start then turn off after about 3 seconds of idling. The dash still lights up and seems like there is power to the car.. but will not start.. I don't think it is the battery because it's new and the car had started then turned off...

the ignition key switch light continues to flash on the dashboard.. is there a way I can test the ignition switch .. they want 500+ for ignition key switch and 120 for the key to be reprogrammed(called vancouver for a quote)

any ideas? on what I should try before calling a tow truck....

gearbox

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the green key light is the immobilizer system having issues. either an actual problem or your key is damaged and the ignition cannot read its coded chip. immobilizer is a security feature that cuts fuel and spark when the wrong/damaged key is used to start the car. more than likely you just need a new key and have it programmed. no reason at all to replace anything but the key unless you try that and it still has issues.