What does check charge system mean in Honda?
What’s happening when the battery/check charging system light comes on? Whenever this light goes on, it means that the vehicle is running solely on battery power. If the problem continues and your charging system fails, the battery won’t be able to recharge and it will soon run down, leaving you with a dead battery.
How to troubleshoot a Honda car charging system?
Check for corroded wires, connectors, or terminals. Check for a pinched, cut, or damaged wire harness. Check for a blown fuse or a defective circuit protector (always replace the fuse with the correct size). If the new fuse blows after replacement, troubleshoot for a short circuit in the system.
How can you tell if your car charger is in trouble?
Usually, the first sign that your charging system is in trouble is a “battery,” “ALT,” or “CHARGE” warning light illuminating on your instrument panel while driving. It means that for some reason, the alternator has stopped charging the battery and your car is running on battery power.
What to do if your Honda Civic battery dies?
Hi Ken, If you have added a power amp to your car and if the power wire from the amp to the battery is run under the hood beside the hood release cable, this might work: Remove the 2 phillips screws holding the left side plastic inner fender liner. Try to pull the fender liner down a little so you can grab the amp power wire.
How long does it take to charge a Honda Civic battery?
In an hour or two, the car battery should have enough juice so you can open the car door with the key. Then you can charge the battery. Click to expand…
Are there any problems with the Honda Accord battery?
Honda Accord owners have reported 33 problems related to battery dead (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the Accord.
Why is my Honda HRV battery not charging?
The problem is the alternator voltage regulator, the battery is not charging at idle but charges when you turn on the light or drive the car. I noticed the car start to rev up and down but the rpm gauge is steady at 900 and only be heard. I checked with a muti meterandit was at 9 volts running.i will get it rebuilt and report asap.
Is there a problem with my Honda Civic battery?
No one has added a helpful site for this 2012 Civic problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: Honda Civics have a battery charging problem. Unless you have the headlights on, they charge only at 12.5 volts unless the vehicle is decelerating.
Why is my Honda alternator not charging the battery?
I was in the process of limping it home when I realized that the alternator was not charging the battery (pulled the negative cable off the battery and the van died). No bid deal, Im a mechanic so I went to Advance Auto Parts and got a replacement alternator. Put it on, charge the battery and problem solved for a while.