2012 Honda Civic won’t start – no power, no lights noting, tried jump start too


What would cause a car to have no electrical power?

Possible causes of a power failure could be either bad battery connections, a bad ignition switch, or a bad alternator. What you need to do is check your vehicle’s power sources.

What would cause a Honda Civic not to start?

The most common reasons a Honda Civic won’t start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.

How do I know if my Honda Civic starter is bad?

Engine Won’t Turn Over: The first sign of a bad or failing starter is the most obvious – if you turn the key or press the start button and nothing happens, there’s a good chance you have a damaged solenoid, a burnt-out starter motor, or an electrical issue with the battery.

What do you do when your car has no power?

When it comes to the vehicle not starting, and not having electrical power, always start by checking the battery. In your situation you can go remove the battery from the vehicle, and take it to have it tested. If it is bad, simply replace it and drive the care home.

What is wrong when you turn the key and nothing happens?

If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key to the “Start” position, it means that the starter motor doesn’t turn over the engine. Most commonly this could be caused by a dead battery; read above How to check the battery.

Why is my car not starting but the battery isn’t dead?

Similar to the starter engine, a broken or damaged ignition switch can stop your car from starting. If your headlights can turn on, but your car won’t crank, that means that your battery is charged, but either the starter or ignition is the problem.

What does it mean when your Honda wont start?

The most common reasons a Honda Accord won’t start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.

How do you reset the ECU on a Honda Civic?

Re: how do you properly reset the ecu

  1. drive car til its warmed up.
  2. turn car off, disconnect battery or pull FI ECU fuse out.
  3. put fuse back, start car, close hood.
  4. make sure all accessories are off, do not press any gas or brake.
  5. just let the car idle for 10 mins by itself.

How do I reset my Honda Civic immobilizer?

To reset the immobilizer in Your Civic You will need to first press and hold the panic button on Your key fob for five seconds. After that press the lock button twice on Your key fob. Allow Your car to be locked for at least ten minutes.

What fuse can cause a car not to start?

A blown fuse in the starter circuit could be the cause of a no-start problem. Broken or corroded wiring – Damaged or dirty wires to the battery or to the starter solenoid (or wires that are loose) can prevent sufficient power from reaching the starter.

What fuses to check if car won’t start?

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There's a lot a large 40 amp fuse. That you can check that's on in the circuit. For the relay on power contact on a relay.

What does it mean when your car won’t turn on at all?

If your vehicle won’t start, it’s usually caused by a dying or dead battery, loose or corroded connection cables, a bad alternator or an issue with the starter. It can be hard to determine if you’re dealing with a battery or an alternator problem.

Where is the starter fuse located?

It can be in the fuse box (also called a power box), the fuse panel under the dash, or on the right fender. Most cars will have it located under the hood, inside the long box with a black cover. Often called the fuse box, this is where a vehicle’s fuses and relays are mounted.

Why won’t my car start after replacing the battery?

You may have installed the car battery wrong or there could be an excessive amount of corrosion on the connectors. Aside from this, a defective starter or a seized engine could be to blame. However, in rare cases, the ECM or immobilizer could have lost its settings and information.

Can ignition switch cause car not start?

A faulty ignition switch will be unable to deliver power to the starter motor, ignition system, and other engine controls, preventing the engine from starting. However, other electrical and mechanical issues, such as a dead battery or a malfunctioning starter solenoid, may also cause engine difficulties.

Will disconnecting the battery reset the computer?

A. It depends on the car’s age and type of ECU used. On some older cars, disconnecting the battery will reset the system but in most new cars it does nothing, except potentially reset the clock and radio station presets.