2008 Honda Ridgeline - Ign Switch Swap No Start?

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2008 Honda Ridgeline - Ign Switch Swap No Start?

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Replaced the ign switch in a 08 Honda Ridgeline followed the instruction for radio code and clock truck will not start; what did I do?
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Doesnt the key's transponder need to be coded for this vehicle? I would think it does being it's an 08
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Re: Ign Switch

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Not sure, the old key was key and fob together, the replacement switch and lock does not and can I use my snap on to reprogram
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Did you replace the lock cylinder or switch?
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Re: Ign Switch

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Replaced both lock and switch
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You need to program all the keys if you replaced the lock cylinder. Replacing just the switch requires no special programming other than what you've already done. You'll need a scanner capable of this and the pcm code along with ALL keys.

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Re: 2008 Honda Ridgeline - Ign Switch Swap No Start?

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Another point that may be overlooked is a remote starter. If it has one there may be a key reader in line with the old programmed key in it. If it does this will need replacement as well.
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Re: 2008 Honda Ridgeline - Ign Switch Swap No Start?

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Just asked Mark here, who has a Ridgeline: see Ric's answer above.
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Re: 2008 Honda Ridgeline - Ign Switch Swap No Start?

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Hay thanks to all my fellow Physicians you all were very helpful
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