Why is my Honda Accord not starting in the garage?
If you start the car in a garage, then get into the habit of checking the garage wall to see if brake lights are reflected off of them when you go to start it. If they’re not, that means the brake light switch isn’t triggering properly.
How many tries does a Honda Accord take to start?
While this does not happen all the time, it happens more than it starting on the first try. When this happens, it can take between 2-6 tries before it finally starts. I found Honda Service Bulletin 16-002; however, that is ONLY for V6 models.
Can a Honda starter fail and then work intermittently?
You described hearing something in the fuel system: maybe that was the fuel pump, but it might have also been the starter! – mac Aug 27 ’13 at 13:52 Just had the same issue on my 2004 Honda . Before replacing the starter, take a look at the ground strap on the starter itself. Mine was corroded .
What should the voltage be on a Honda Accord starter?
ASk your tech to measure the voltages at the two starter terminals during attempted cranking. Both should be at least 10.5 volts. Terminal to starter case. If they are, likely you’ve got a faulty starter motor.
Why does my Honda Accord start intermittently?
I’ve encountered an intermittent starting issue recently where the starter does not function on the fist several pushes of the start button. Sometimes it starts on the first push, but more recently it takes several pushes for the starter to engage.
What’s the problem with my Honda Accord 4 cylinder?
Same issue with my 2013 Accord (keyed) 4 cylinder. New 51R battery failed to start 9 of 10 times after 1 month of use. Upgraded to 24f battery and issue is better but not cured (fails 1 of 20 times). I need Honda Reliability. Connections to grounding cable were corroded (blue color). Sanded clean, issue persists.
While this does not happen all the time, it happens more than it starting on the first try. When this happens, it can take between 2-6 tries before it finally starts. I found Honda Service Bulletin 16-002; however, that is ONLY for V6 models.
Why does my Honda Accord spin at startup?
When this happens, the interior lights on the dash board indicate the car is on and I hear a click sound from under the dash that sounds like a relay engaging. I’ve read about TSB16-002 but that applies to the V6’s and the symptom is the starter grinds or spins at startup.