This has never happened in either of my Honda's or anyone I know. Get your system checked out.

 

Hmmm, I guess I never considered that this might be a problem since removing the key for a few seconds, 'fixes' it (the truck starts).

So I guess you're saying it's not a 'feature' as I suspected? Anyone else out there ever experienced this or do I really have a potential problem?

Thanks Mr Bigs! I will have this checked out by the dealer next time I'm in.

 

Hmmm, I guess I never considered that this might be a problem since removing the key for a few seconds, 'fixes' it (the truck starts).

So I guess you're saying it's not a 'feature' as I suspected? Anyone else out there ever experienced this or do I really have a potential problem?

Thanks Mr Bigs! I will have this checked out by the dealer next time I'm in.

For what it's worth, I've done both. Gotten out of the truck (drivers side) and back in after a few minutes and also not opened the drivers door. Same result, truck would not stay running.

I guess we can assume this issue also happens with your other key fob and valet key???????????

 

Sounds like a unique feature...to your RL. Please do take it in and let us know what they find.

 

I am constatly listening to the radio with the key in the second position for extended time waiting for my son to get out of school. I have never had this happen.

 

Sounds like you're in the truck though?

Try doing the same after an open/close of the drivers door (then sitting there till after the automatic acc timed relay cuts out).

 

Same here, I listen to the radio a lot with the key in acc and it starts right up with no problems,
Sounds like you have a bug in your system..

 

Yeah sounds like it's your truck.. I do the same thing in my truck all the time and no problems...

 

Just like MikeT, I sit in my truck waiting for my kids to get out of school with the key in the ACC position listening to the radio. It always starts right up and stays running.

Dan

 

Ditto here. I leave the radio playing and fire up after the kids get in and go without issue.

 

i sit in my truck listening to music sometimes up to 1 hour, the only thing with mine is it turns over but doesnt start for a few seconds

but then again i think my amp really is killing my battery when i have the car on with the radio and subs on the battery is about 13.5 volts (subs hit hard it gets to 12 volts at times), with just the radio on battery is at 11.8 volts. i will be getting a new battery this spring

 

If you play your system alot with the engine off you need a second battery with an isolator.

 

Did you ever change the battery in the key? It might be due…

 

Good point xridge. On second thought, does the fob battery have anything to do with the immobilizer chip? I don't think so, my civic had the immobilizer chip in the key with no battery. It didn't have keyless entry.
This would not be a good situation if the system relies on the fob battery. what if it dies and you don't have a spare key?

 

From what I've experience with the immobilizer in doing my install with my remote start, the truck shouldn't even fart if the immobilizer isn't detected. Starter will turn the engine over till the battery goes dead, but it wont start. If it started then shut off sounds like a computer bug to me.

 

Same experience here from messing around with flip keys. When I got the key cut, but hadn't installed the the little black oblong chip, the truck would turn over to it's hearts content. Wouldn't spark into life though. I could however with it turning over put my old key next the ignition and it would start right up.

 

The transponder is passive, nothing to do with the coincell inside.

To the OP, did you buy your truck new or used?

 

Well thats a good thing and a bad thing I guess

That is a really bizarre issue man, I wish you luck

 

I listen to the radio the other night at the CVS while my wife went to shop. It was at least 15 minutes and when she came out , I turned the key and the engine started right up, no problems at all. When I some times clean the Ridge, I lower the windows and listen to the CD player in the acces. position and it starts up when I am ready. ?????????

 

I wish my wife would only take 15 minutes.

Experimenting with the other keys and lots of starts/stops, with/without listening to the radio, etc. It happened a couple of times on Saturday (from a 'cold' start) but yesterday was flawless.

So something is going on. It's not consistent and not really repeatable at this point. I'll keep everyone posted as I continue to troubleshoot.

Thanks!

 

Or did he somehow get lost in the fuel pump relay recall and is now getting the symptoms?????

2006 Ridgeline Fuel Pump relay recall just announced.

VIN Range: 6H511215 thru 6H528659

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold][FONT=Helvetica,Bold]BACKGROUND[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]A manufacturing fault with the fuel pump relay (PGM-FI[/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]Main Relay 2) could cause a coil wire inside the relay[/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]to break. If this happens, the fuel pump will not operate[/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]and the engine may not start. If the relay fails while[/FONT][FONT=Helvetica,Bold]
driving, the engine may stall without warning and a
crash could occur.​

[/FONT]March 2007

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]Safety Recall: Engine May Not Start or[/FONT]​

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]May Stall While Driving[/FONT]​

Dear Honda Owner:​

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the​

requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle

Safety Act.​

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]What is the reason for this notice?[/FONT]​

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has decided that a defect relating

to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2005 Accords and​

Odysseys, and 2006 Ridgelines. A faulty fuel pump relay

may cause the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump

becomes inoperative, the engine may not start. In the
worst case, if the fuel pump loses power while driving, the
engine could stall without warning, and a crash could
occur.​

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]What should you do?[/FONT]
Call any authorized Honda dealer, and make an

appointment to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer will​

inspect the fuel pump relay and replace it if needed. This

work will be done ​

[FONT=Helvetica,Italic]free of charge[/FONT]. Please plan to leave your​

vehicle for half a day to allow the dealer flexibility in​

scheduling.​

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]Who to contact if you experience problems.[/FONT]

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from

your Honda dealer, you may write to:​

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Honda Automobile Customer Service

Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has
failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle,
without charge, within a reasonable period of time (60
days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair
appointment), you may submit a complaint to:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
You can also call the toll-free Safety Hotline at
(888) 327-4236 (TTY [800] 424-9153), or go to​

[FONT=Helvetica,Italic]www.safercar.gov[/FONT]​

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]What to do if you feel this notice is in error.[/FONT]​

Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee​

of a 2005 Accord or Odyssey, or a 2006 Ridgeline​

involved in this campaign. If this is not the case, or the

name/address information is not correct, please fill out

and return the enclosed, postage-paid ​

[FONT=Helvetica,Italic]Information

[FONT=Helvetica,Italic]Change Card[/FONT]. We will then update our records.​

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]Lessor Information[/FONT]
Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this

recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the

lessee within 10 days.​

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]If you have questions.[/FONT]
If you have any questions about this notice, or need

assistance with locating a Honda dealer, please call​

Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.

We apologize for any inconvenience this campaign may

cause you.
Sincerely,​

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]American Honda Motor Co., Inc.[/FONT]

[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]Honda Automobile Division[/FONT]​

[/FONT]

 

Thanks for the thought. However, if this is the VIN range that applies to this recall: VIN Range: 6H511215 thru 6H528659, then it doesn't apply to my vehicle since my VIN is not within that range (it's higher). Which would explain why I never received this recall in the mail either.

But I will ask next time I'm in since this could very well be a symptom of the problem, sure sort of sounds like it.

Thanks!

 

Looks like the only one that is going to be embarrassed is yours truly. LOL

Let me explain myself:

After bowling on Monday night, it happened again, first time in a few weeks. But I was paying attention and here's what I think is happening: Sometimes I start it with my thumb and middle finger (thumb on the bottom of the key). When it starts, I let the key go and there appears to be enough spring tension that if you're not holding it, it will go back enough just past the run position so that it will kill (as if you shut it off but you didn't!). Hope that makes sense ...

So, thanks for all the input to this thread. I don't think I would have figured out that it was operator error without all the other thoughts and opinions from the other ROC forum members out there.

Damn, been driving for 31 years now and you'd think I'd know how to start a car!

 

Hey, don't feel bad or . I sometimes asked (what I think are silly) questions, but if I don't know the answer then... The guys/gals here are, as you've noticed, great with info/knowledge.
Who knows maybe someone out there is scratching their head right now trying to figure out the answer to the same question you had!

 

Well, at least it's a logical answer to a situation that defied logic...so good job on outing yourself at least, you get some credit for that