Engine Does Not Start; Checking The Engine - Honda RIDGELINE 2024 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 a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.
If you cannot start the engine after checking all the items in the list above, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 532
Check for a message on the driver information interface.
If the To start, touch start button with emblem side of remote message appears
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2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 530
If the transmission system indicator blinks and the Transmission system problem. Apply
●
parking brake when parked. See your dealer. message appears.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message P. 541
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 547
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. 130
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 86
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. 547
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 548
Checklist
2 Starting the Engine P. 359
2 Fuel Gauge P. 95
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