What causes this on a Honda City: Will not start and the meter stays dark (immobiliser)?

The immobiliser does not read the chip tag. Holding the black tag in your hand while turning the key blocks the signal.

Keep the chip tag near the ignition, turn the key to ON and wait until all meter lights come on, then start. If it still fails, see a Honda dealer.

Will not start and the meter stays dark (immobiliser)

Symptoms: At key ON the meter lights do not come on but the radio works; the engine cranks but will not start
Likely cause: The immobiliser does not read the chip tag. Holding the black tag in your hand while turning the key blocks the signal.
Fix: Keep the chip tag near the ignition, turn the key to ON and wait until all meter lights come on, then start. If it still fails, see a Honda dealer.
Applies to: Cars with the immobiliser tag
Confidence: medium