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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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
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
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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1. Check the brake system for leaks or mechanical
problems.
Is the brake system OK? (No brake fluid leakage,
no air trapped in the brake system, no brake pads
worn out.)
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Repair the brake system, then recheck.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Clear the DTC with the HDS
Component Location Index
GAUGE CONTROL MODULE
Input Test
Replacement
IMMOBILIZER-KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT
(Built in receiver)
MICU (Built into the under-dash fuse/relay box)
Input Test
Replacement
General Troubleshooting Information
Troubleshooting CAN Circuit Related Problems
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