Engine Does Not Start; Checking The Engine - Honda ODYSSEY 2020 Owner's Manual

Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Starter doesn't turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
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.
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Check for a message on the driver information interface.
• If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 715
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 188
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
• If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 688
• If the interior lights come on normally
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.
2 Immobilizer System P. 181
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 734
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 735
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 717
Checklist
2 Fuses P. 728
2 Starting the Engine P. 542
2 Fuel Gauge P. 119