Car starts up then shuts down

[barqcider]

Recently purchased used 19 hatch for wife. She's a new driver and as of this morning the car went bonkers.she claimed the brakes failed and lights turned on jist around the corner so I walked down to see it, but the car would turn on for a second then shut off.

I noticed a red dot in the left side where the water temp is at, flash. Anyone ever see this?

It's been under 30 days and way too many issues with a base lx hatch for me. The eco button sticks and the screen is black. I dont think this small screen is supposed to be black even on. It shows the time and thats it

I'm about to return it and get her a new 21 ex or something

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[Sal]

Recently purchased used 19 hatch for wife. She's a new driver and as of this morning the car went bonkers.she claimed the brakes failed and lights turned on jist around the corner so I walked down to see it, but the car would turn on for a second then shut off.

I noticed a red dot in the left side where the water temp is at, flash. Anyone ever see this?

It's been under 30 days and way too many issues with a base lx hatch for me. The eco button sticks and the screen is black. I dont think this small screen is supposed to be black even on. It shows the time and thats it

I'm about to return it and get her a new 21 ex or something

Brakes failed wtf? That's extremely unlikely

 

[zspeed]

Did you check if the battery terminals are tight?

 

[barqcider]

Brakes failed wtf? That's extremely unlikely

Being that my 17 hatch exl had electrical gremlins I'm not surprised hers may have it too.

What I don't get is why that tiny screen is all black. May be in wrong? It's normally not to show fm channels? Anything but time in upper right?

 

[barqcider]

Did you check if the battery terminals are tight?

I know it's not the starter or battery dieing for sure. It turns on, engine runs normal then shuts off with a blinking red dot.

 

[ljseppe]

Isn’t that the security light? Maybe something wrong with there.

 

[calonzo]

I know it's not the starter or battery dieing for sure. It turns on, engine runs normal then shuts off with a blinking red dot.

Does it have an aftermarket remote starter?

 

[barqcider]

Does it have an aftermarket remote starter?

Nope. It's a base lx hatchback no mods.

 

[barqcider]

I'm thinking I'll return the lx hatch and get her a 21 ex. Well she paid 17k for it. I'm thinking a new would be worth it simply for Android auto and bigger screen

 

[Derek.]

Maybe have them check for outstanding recalls. There was a recall for fuel pumps, which could possibly cause this issue.

 

[barqcider]

To top off issues: hold and eco buttons stick down and on when pushed.

 

[calonzo]

To top off issues: hold and eco buttons stick down and on when pushed.

Sounds like someone spilled soda on them. :-(

 

[DRUSA]

I noticed a red dot in the left side where the water temp is at, flash. Anyone ever see this?

This sounds like an immobilizer related failure. Either the key is bad or the BCM (body control module) that houses the immobilizer. A bad key will allow the vehicle to run for a few seconds and then turn off, this is for diagnostic purposes so we can tell if it's fuel pump related etc. See your dealer.

 

[jdm_mike]

Maybe have them check for outstanding recalls. There was a recall for fuel pumps, which could possibly cause this issue.

Fuel pump wouldn't be the issue. I heard stories that people are waiting months for their parts to come in (both 19MY Civics and 19MY CR-Vs) and their vehicles are still running well

This sounds like an immobilizer related failure. Either the key is bad or the BCM (body control module) that houses the immobilizer. A bad key will allow the vehicle to run for a few seconds and then turn off, this is for diagnostic purposes so we can tell if it's fuel pump related etc. See your dealer.

Would have to agree here. @barqcider - get booked in for an electric diag, express the issue could be a BCM problem and go from there

 

[AngryLettuce]

What a pain in the bum. I'd already have my eyes on another car, I can't stand it when they actually break down and won't drive.

I agree with the immobiliser issue suggestion. Can't you run a diagnostic via the OBD port?

Sticky buttons need to be removed and contacts cleaned with isopropanol (alcohol). I fell asleep last week holding my laptop and a drink, I briefly dosed off whilst sat upright and poured a mug of hot honey-filled-lemsip into my keyboard so I feel your sticky button pain.

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