Acura 2012 TSX - Manual (Page 285)

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Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch to START ( e and check the
starter.
Starter condition Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly. 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
2 Checking the Battery P. 268
● If the interior lights come on normally 2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 298
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. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 191
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 98
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 75
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 298
If the problem continues:
2 Emergency Towing P. 299
1 Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 284
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