Nothing Happens Pressing Start Button
09-09-2015, 02:47 AM
#21
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Common problem by the looks of it.
Had the random no start problem. Checked the board and pin 16 (I think) was melted. Would work with a wiggle for a bit.
I bypassed the melted pin and hardwired the cable which helped but the proper fix is replace the plug on the loom and replace the board with one from H&P.
Had a good chat with Jim and there is a way to get the car running in the mean time but it does mean you won't have an alarm/immobiliser or central locking.
I'll try that tonight just for the fun of it, and probably order a new board tomorrow to fix the car properly.
Pic of the board when removed to show the mess:
Had the random no start problem. Checked the board and pin 16 (I think) was melted. Would work with a wiggle for a bit.
I bypassed the melted pin and hardwired the cable which helped but the proper fix is replace the plug on the loom and replace the board with one from H&P.
Had a good chat with Jim and there is a way to get the car running in the mean time but it does mean you won't have an alarm/immobiliser or central locking.
I'll try that tonight just for the fun of it, and probably order a new board tomorrow to fix the car properly.
Pic of the board when removed to show the mess:
09-09-2015, 03:53 AM
#22
For that kind of money if have had a new alarm fitted
When my board failed it was a direct result of water ingress due to the fact the it was screwed to the floor with no sealant (according to my alarm fitter!)
When my board failed it was a direct result of water ingress due to the fact the it was screwed to the floor with no sealant (according to my alarm fitter!)
09-09-2015, 03:59 AM
#23
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Tried that route and all I got was "factory fitted alarm and immobiliser, no chance mate. Don't want anything to do with it. Take it back to Honda".
Waiting on a call back from them but assume the price will be as above plus a couple of hours labour for fitting at some extortionate dealer rate.
The above damage isn't water ingress, something shorted somewhere, but yes, the box is riveted to the floor but it's on the inside not outside
If water gets in there, you're gonna know about it as your feet will be wet 
Waiting on a call back from them but assume the price will be as above plus a couple of hours labour for fitting at some extortionate dealer rate.
The above damage isn't water ingress, something shorted somewhere, but yes, the box is riveted to the floor but it's on the inside not outside
If water gets in there, you're gonna know about it as your feet will be wet
09-09-2015, 04:57 AM
#24
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: City Of London / Knebworth
Posts: 39,551
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes
on
10 Posts
The alarm is well known to be a POS and I can't believe people waste money replacing parts that will inevitably fail again .... it should be striped out and replaced with a reliable alarm.
(The cars came out of the factory with an immobilizer built into the ECU and had central locking that worked flawlessly)
09-09-2015, 05:24 AM
#25
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
In all fairness it's lasted 13 years now, I would hope the replacement unit lasts a similar length of time. Probably no different to an aftermarket setup without the added hassle of paying for someone to fit, different fobs etc
09-09-2015, 07:20 AM
#26
I am happy with the decision I took to buy a new board. Mine is also 12 years old and cost £216 (fitted by myself, a complete numpty with a screwdriver) So if I get another 12 years it'll do me.
When I called a guy about replacing it he said they are a nightmare to get out and replace.
09-09-2015, 08:23 AM
#27
Originally Posted by eSeM
The H&P alarm was not factory fitted. It was fitted at the docks after the car was imported at the insistence of Honda UK. The alarm is well known to be a POS and I can't believe people waste money replacing parts that will inevitably fail again .... it should be striped out and replaced with a reliable alarm. (The cars came out of the factory with an immobilizer built into the ECU and had central locking that worked flawlessly)