Sad, but what you say is true.
Ok, so Firestone was unable to duplicate the issue. They did NOT run the further diagnostic which I was about to opt out of because they didn’t think it would actually turn up anything. They also didn’t charge me for the starting system checkup, so there ARE some good people at the Firestone on the SE corner of Josey and Beltline.
I started the car, drove to albertsons, bought a battery for the key fob, replaced it, car started fine both times. So maybe they found a loose connection and didn’t realize it.
Replaced the fob battery just to continue to isolate variables. I will be interested to hear what TLAR’s contact says, and if I get the issue again, I will get the immobilizer reprogrammed. Will update in a few days if no recurrence, or sooner if recurrance.
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Issue recurring, but seems to be less frequent/less start attempts to start… will take it to the dealership for immobilizer reporgram asap.
Faulty starter replaced by Honda. Issue resolved. Thanks for all your help!
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Although this may be extremely too late, hopefully, it may help someone in the future. Sounds like the ECU needs resetting/flashing in order that the transponder key(s) can be programmed. We typically provide this service at no additional cost when adding or programming transponder keys/fobs to vehicles (usually Lexus, Toyota & Honda makes). Otherwise remote & fob programming as stated starts at $39. Thanks for mentioning us Ferman, Blessings!
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It wound up being the starter after all. Intermittent failure.
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I had the exact same situation, symptoms and solution.
Intermittent problems starting the car. Turning the key wouldn’t turn over the engin. It wasn’t the immobilizer, it is different from the immobilizer not allowing the car to start, that process makes more noise. It wasn’t an electrical problem. After a bunch of tries the car would start no problem. Mechanic put in a new starter at a price of $1000.
I too have a 2015 Honda Fit LX. 26k miles, just recently been having exact same starter issues… Particularly when I leave the a/c on when turning car off, it simply won’t start but all normal lights on dash turn on and everything will work except car doesn’t even attempt to turn engine on.
Only when I turn off all a/c, fans, headlights, interior lights, etc will the Fit then turnover. Runs completely normally then. I live in Denver though and it’s been a hot summer so far so that a/c has stayed on.
First thought was starter. I’ll be taking it in this week. I’ll be bringing up these seemingly recurring issues you all are having as well. Honda should look at a recall because sub-45k miles starter issues with absolutely normal starter usage with an otherwise pristine car is not just an outlier.
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Sounds like a battery on the edge of death. Or some connection problem like corroded terminals.
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Went to Honda dealer, it wouldn’t start for the associate and then they said it failed some tests for the techs. They wanted to examine it more after realizing it was a pretty rare occurrence supposedly (associate said they had never seen a starter fail so early for a car with only 26k miles) so gave me a free loner and asked if they could examine it more and sent me on my way.
Come to find out they had to replace the starter altogether, luckily all covered under warranty. Associate later said it had some gears inside it which were failing to start up.
I suspect this is going to be a bigger issue for Honda in the coming months then they realize.
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I wouldn’t have guessed the starter. Sounds like a design flaw. Thanks for the update.
Just wanted to get in on this and say, I checked here, forward to me by a redit user. He said I should look into this, as I was having similar problems with my 2015 Fit. Took it into the dealership today. Turns out, the starter WAS the problem. Also at ~46k mi.
Issues I was having were; intermittent failure to start (no attempt to turn over). After multiple tries, car would eventually start up. Issue became increasingly more and more common. On one occasion, the car attempted to start but crapped out as it tried to turn. Most likely due to the 15 previous attempts, killing the battery.
Happy that my warranty covered the replacement. But if others find yourself here, having googled similar issues with your fit, be aware that the starter is a very likely culprit. 
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That is VERY interesting.
Thank you for taking the time to post back and let us know!
Good thing this is visible by the general public again…
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This is the exact same issue with my 2015 Fit LX Auto/key start. Bought last year second hand from dealer. 106k KM and random starting problem beguine few weeks ago [Oct2018]. Did replace battery which was load tested just on the low border of capacity. Put/upgrade with bigger 53 AH https://www.batteriesexpert.com/fr/batteries/automotive-batteries/1010110030-51r-50-batterie-gr-51r-640ca-510cca battery NOT solve the problem. Replace battery at key NOT solve the problem. Scheduled this afternoon for starter replace. As I reed above it solved problem hope it will for me too. Is costly and winter is coming. Will post in about a week after “testing” new starter.
As I said to post how new starter will perform after one week I can say is running smooth. Every starting car I shut the radio before to hear any noise. Nothing suspicious all looking good. It was pricey and just hope with this exchange I’m good till life. …hehe
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Hey everyone, first of all thanks to everyone because you help direct my efforts when I started to have this same issue. You don’t find a lot of info regarding newish cars.
I once tried around 30 times before I could get the car to start, the clicking in each time was just the Bendix coming out but no cranking from the starter.
Anyway, what I want to say is: DON’T SPEND MONEY CHANGING THE STARTER!!! I would suggest you first take it to a real mechanic that can fix a car and not just change parts. It only needs a good cleaning.
I took down my starter 4 days ago and disassembled the whole thing, cleaned every single piece and put it together and since then I’ve had no issues whatsoever (remember I once tried around 30+ times).
If I’m wrong and issue persists be sure I’ll come back to post it.
P.S.: Totally a poor quality starter to be having those issues so soon, but there’s a cheap fix.
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Guys im having the same issue. Can’t turn on the Car by pressing the start botton. Once i press once its just all the indicators turns on. Then when i press second time it will turn off. So after couple of attempts car will start with a struggle. Thought its the 12V battery and changed it to a new one and still the problem continues. Then i found this thread which everyone talked about it. But does anyone come up with the Parking indicator on the dashboard blinking? And after couple of more attempts car is turning on and ready to go? Plz help me out to find the root cause for this. TIA
For anyone having problems with the Start/Stop keyless starter button, I was able to clean mine (the contacts get residue/corrosion) and then it started working like normal again (took about 1.5 hrs). Thanks to this awesome video with clear instructions on how to remove the paneling and clean the switch/starter button:
Mine is a 2015 Honda Fit Ex (Manual Transmission)
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