The Starter Operates Normally - Honda 2001 Civic Manual

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If Your Engine Won't Start

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
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 177
272
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
80 ). (see page
Starting the
.
If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
Towing
285 ).
Emergency
on page 289 .