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. Install a new coolant separator in the engine block
whenever the engine block is replaced.
2. Clean the cylinder head and block surface.
3. Install the new cylinder head gasket (A) and dowel
pins (B) on the engine block. Always use a new
cylinder head gasket.
Set the crankshaft to top dead cen
Component Location Index
REAR SEAT
Removal/Installation
Armrest Removal/Installation
Armrest Cover Replacement
Right Rear Seat Cover Replacement
Left Rear Seat Cover Replacement
Right Seat-back Lock Control Cable
Replacement
FRONT SEAT
Front Seat Active Head Restraint Inspect
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