If Your Engine Won't Start - Honda 2006 Accord Owner's Manual

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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 the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Your car has the Immobilizer
System. You should use a
properly-coded ignition key to
start the engine (see page
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 369
models and page 371
models.
Do you have fuel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the fuel gauge.
The low fuel indicator 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
(see page
On cars with a fuel cutoff system,
the fuel cutoff switch may be
131 ). A activated. If the switch is activated,
it must be reset before starting the
engine (see page
On Diesel models only
If your car runs out of fuel,
priming the fuel system is
Starting the required to restart the engine (see
on petrol page 492
on diesel
After you have stored your vehicle
for an extended period, air may
have entered the fuel system (see
Priming the Fuel System
page 492
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If Your Engine Won't Start

Ask a dealer to drain the fuel filter
of water.
On all models
If you find nothing wrong, you will
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
Emergency
Towing on page 541 .
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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