Changing a flat tire, if the engine won’t start – HONDA 2007 Accord Hybrid - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:

When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.

Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk floor, then close
the trunk lid.

You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.

You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.

Check these things:

Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See

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If the Engine Won’t Start

Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly

Jump Starting

Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start

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Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

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