When I try to start my car all the lights flash?

Bad Ignition Switch This switch is what allows electricity from the battery to reach the starter so it can spark and ignite the gas. If it’s gone bad, the dash lights can flicker, the radio and other electrical accessories may not work or you may have difficulty turning the ignition key.

Why won’t my engine start but lights work?

This is usually due to battery failure, poor connections, damaged battery terminals, or a dead battery. Another sign of your “car won’t start, but lights come on” issue is that you have to jiggle the key to start the car. This shows you have a bad ignition switch, and the solenoid is not being activated.

Is there a 2016 MDX that has not started?

I have a 2016 mdx that has twice now not started and just had crazy dash lights and warnings flickering. The first time, about a week ago, I had run a quick errand on my lunch break and when I got back into my car (about 30 minutes) it had this episode.

Why is the dash light flickering on my 2016 Acura MDX?

This exact thing just happened to my 2016 MDX today. Drove my daughter to daycare, was inside for maybe 4 minutes, went to start the car and the same dash light flickering including a rapid clicking noise from the engine which resembled a dead battery (which shouldn’t be the case, just had car serviced and no warning indicators).

What happens when a starter goes bad on an Acura MDX?

When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your MDX, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it.