Engine Does Not Start; Checking The Engine - Honda 2012 Odyssey Owner's Manual

Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch to START
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 the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.
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Check brightness of the interior light.
Turn on interior lights and check brightness.
If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
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2 Battery P. 379
If the interior lights come on normally
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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. 134
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 416
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 417
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 401
Checklist
2 Fuses P. 411
2 Starting the Engine P. 297
2 Fuel Gauge P. 86