Honda Civic Owners Manual: Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
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Checking the Engine If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an assisting vehicle to jump start it. |
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Starter condition |
Checklist |
| Starter doesn't turn or turns
over slowly. The battery may be dead. Check each of the items on the right and respond accordingly. |
Check for a message on the driver information interface.
►Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range Check the brightness of the interior lights. Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness
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| The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn't start. There may be a problem with the fuse. Check each of the items on the right and respond accordingly. |
Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again. Check the immobilizer system indicator. When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started. Check the fuel level. There should be enough fuel in the tank. Check the fuse. Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer. If the problem continues |
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is
Weak
Models with smart entry system
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface, the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes, and the e ...
See also:
Honda Civic Service Manual. ECON Switch Removal and Installation ('13-'14)
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Driver's Outer Vent
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Remove the driver's outer vent (A).
2.
If necessary, remove the du ...
