Honda CR-V: If the EngineWon’t Start
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Taking Care of the Unexpected / 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
SEE MORE:
DTC P0101: MAF Sensor Range/Performance Problem
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and
any on-board snapshot, and review the general
troubleshooting information.
If DTC P1128, P1129, P2228, and/or P2229 are stored
at the same time as DTC P0101, troubleshoot those
DTCs first, then recheck for DTC P0101.
1. Check for poor
Connecting an iPod
1. Open the upper glove box.
2. Push the release button to release
the USB adapter cable.
3. Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
4. Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely.
If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display
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