Why does my car only start when I jump start it?
If jump starting gets your engine started and running, but the car will not start again once you turn it off, the battery is probably the problem. In this case, the alternator is doing its job of keeping the battery going once it has been jumped, but the battery can’t hold a charge when the alternator is shut off.
Can a low battery prevent a car from starting?
What can you do? A dead battery is the No. 1 cause of a no-start. If the battery is weak, but not totally dead, the starter may turn slowly.
Why do the VSA and ABS lights stay on?
However, even after boosting the battery (we carry a portable booster just for such occasions) and getting the vehicle started, the ABS and VSA dash lights remain illuminated indicating a fault. In this instance, clearly the “fault” is some anomaly caused by the low battery voltage.
What should the battery voltage be after a jump start?
If you didn’t charge it offline you may want to get it back too 100%. 12.73 is higher than a normal 12.6V but the jump may have put a slight surface charge on the battery. Turn your lights on for a minute or so to drain the surface charge off then read the battery voltage again with the lights off, engine not running.
Why does my battery light up after jump start?
Its job is NOT to charge a discharged battery. And, the battery will never attain a proper full charge from the alternator. The battery may read 12.xx volts, but the deep cycle capacity will remain low until you properly charge the battery with a proper battery charger. ^^^This ! Great post.
Can a Honda door open with the VSA light on?
If you turn the power door slide switch to OFF (see photo right), it is possible to manually open the door while the engine is running even with the ABS/VSA light illuminated. Note that the door will still close electrically with the engine running as long as the slide switch is ON.
However, even after boosting the battery (we carry a portable booster just for such occasions) and getting the vehicle started, the ABS and VSA dash lights remain illuminated indicating a fault. In this instance, clearly the “fault” is some anomaly caused by the low battery voltage.
How to fault reset Honda ABS and VSA?
Honda ABS / VSA Fault Reset Procedure: Turn the Ignition switch OFF and take the key out. Short pins 4 and 9 on the OBD connector located under the dash on the driver side. Now put your foot on the brake pedal and hold it down lightly while turning on the ignition switch to position “II” (all the dash lights come on, but don’t start it).
If you turn the power door slide switch to OFF (see photo right), it is possible to manually open the door while the engine is running even with the ABS/VSA light illuminated. Note that the door will still close electrically with the engine running as long as the slide switch is ON.
Why are the VSA lights on on my Honda Odyssey?
Power Sliding Doors Won’t Open! Another annoying side effect of the VSA/ABS lights being illuminated (besides the fact that the important safety features of anti-lock braking and stability assist are disabled), is the two power sliding rear doors on the Odyssey will not open with the engine running.