Honda CR-V: If the EngineWon’t Start

Diagnosing why the engine won’t start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position:

You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engine’s starter motor does not operate at all, or operates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motor operating normally, or the starter motor sounds like it is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run.

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 Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly

When you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, you do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start. You may hear a clicking sound, a series of clicks, or nothing a

 The Starter Operates Normally

In this case, the starter motor’s speed sounds normal, or even faster than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, but the engine does not run. Are you using

 Jump Starting

Although this seems like a simple procedure, you should take several precautions. A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby. Ke

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 General Information

Chassis and Paint Codes Vehicle Identification Number Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle 5J6: Honda of America Mfg., Inc., U.S.A. Honda Multipurpose passenger vehicle JHL: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Honda Multipurpose passenger vehicle Line, Body and Engine Type RE3: CR-V 2WD/K24Z1

 Seat Adjustments

LX and U.S. EX models See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seatbacks. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward or backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge.

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