Menu
What's new
By:
Advanced search...

ABS, VSA, Triangle while driving in snow. Now can't start the car...

F

fotonas13

Members
Messages
25
Reaction score
0
Location
VLN
Car
Diesel accord
While driving back home the three lights came on (ABS, VSA, Triangle) and stayed on till the end of the trip ( 1mile max). It was snowing badly and vsa started to work on 2nd gear. Than I got these 3 lights.

After stopping at home i turned of the car and tried too start it immediately, the car didn't started it feels like battery is dead. While turning the key i get bunch of lights in the speedo blinking (doors, Airbag etc)....

Tried to use jumper cables, alternators spins the engine, but can't start. What could be the problem? need a help.
 
Logic suggests that if your battery was flat then it sounds like either the battery is duff, or the charging ciruit is duff.
Jump leads may not give enough voltage for the rest of the circuity even if there is enough to turn the engine.
Get a trickle charger and leave the battery on charge for several hours, then try again.
 
found here that it could be battery dead.

http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=803672
 
I have recharged the battery at home, starter spins the engine but couldn't start it.What could be the problem?

Need new battery?
 
I suggest using an OBD2 reader to see what fault codes are being recorded by the ECU. Hopefully this will give a better idea.
 
Jon_G said:
I suggest using an OBD2 reader to see what fault codes are being recorded by the ECU. Hopefully this will give a better idea.
Click to expand...
Will try this option now as I don't have OBD reader.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKcwkWsHk98
 
you could take a video of your own car when trying to start it, put the video on youtube, then put a link to the video

not sure if it would help, but it might ;)
 
fotonas13 said:
Will try this option now as I don't have OBD reader.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKcwkWsHk98
Click to expand...
OK. Then let us know what code(s) you're getting.

But I'm not sure how that technique will distinguish between powertrain/bodywork/VSA codes.
 
read on civicinfo about fuel cut of switch, does accord has the same one under the dash? Sounds like the same problem for me.
DSC00010_zps66d261ad.jpg

DSC00009_zps9def0af9.jpg
 
ok tried cut switch, new key. situation is the same

Here is video with paper clip obd reader.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQEF6OiB65I Sorry for quality.

it looks for me 61 and 66.

Also notice the immobilizer key blinking all the time.....
 
Have you tried testing your battery, I know you used cables but when a alternator fails it's shows your same symptoms.

First,

1, READ the codes
2. Try new battery(depending on codes)
 
Needs to go on a Honda Diagnostic for a proper check I'm afraid, it could be the immobiliser module kicking in which won't show up on a normal OBD reader. Where are you located? somewhere outside the UK?
 
If you live outside the UK and prefer not to go to a delear, you could buy a Honda HDS on ebay, could save you a lot of money in the long run.
This one was mentioned in the forum before, I am tempted to get this myself :)
 
I am from Lithuania. I think the problem is now that the key is fried while jump starting the car.

I am planing to visit honda soon.
 
visited Honda. Re-programed keys and immobilizer glad I managed to fix it with 10 pounds :). Thanks for a friend who is working in Honda dealership.
 
I said it might be your immobiliser ;)

Good result dude.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top