SYMPTOM:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ignition switch OFF
WHAT TO DO
Turn the ignition switch ON.
out of fuel
flooded engine
loose or
unconnected spark
plug cap
loose battery cables
weak battery
Fill the fuel tank.
See
(page
).
Install the spark plug cap securely. If
the engine still won’t start, see your
Honda dealer.
Tighten the battery terminal bolts.
Charge the battery (page
). If
charging doesn’t help, see your
Honda dealer.
transmission not in
neutral
Shift into neutral.
blown fuse
Replace with a new fuse of the
same rating (page
).
battery lead loose
Charge the battery (page
).
If charging doesn’t help, see your
Honda dealer.
Tighten the battery lead.
faulty starter motor
If all possible causes are negative,
the starter motor may be faulty. See
your Honda dealer.
SYMPTOM:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WHAT TO DO
engine stop switch
OFF
Turn the engine stop switch to RUN.
low (or dead) battery
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144
144
Starter motor doesn’t operate.
Starter motor works, but the engine won’t
start.
F looded Engine
163
If Your Engine Quits or Won’t Start
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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