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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 Driver's Airbag Replacement

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (B) and horn switch 1P connector (C) from the cable reel. 3. Using a TORX T30 bit, r

 Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the passenger's vent panel. 3. Remove the dashboard center upper panel. 4. Remove the access panel (see step 5). 5. Detach the hook of the glove box damper and release the glov

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