If Your Engine Won't Start - Acura 2002 RSX Owner's Manual

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Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the fuses. If
the fuses are OK, there is proba-
bly something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified technician to
determine the problem. (See
on page
Emergency Towing
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page 226 ). You can
then try jump starting the car from
a booster battery (see page
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 START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Your car has the Immobilizer
System. You should use a
properly-coded master or valet key
.) to start the engine (see page
285
A key that is not properly coded
will cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the dash panel to blink
rapidly.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
Engine on page
270 ). Do you have fuel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the fuel gauge.
The low fuel level warning light
may not be working, so you were
not reminded to fill the tank.

If Your Engine Won't Start

There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page
If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
Towing
).
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Starting the
169 .
280 ).
Emergency
on page 285 .
Taking Care of the Unexpected
269