My GF has a 2004 accord V6. We tried to start the car today and it would not crank.
When I opened the car door,the light on the bottom of the door turned on. She couldn't open the trunk with the remote. I checked the battery fluid level and added a little distilled water. The level was not too low, still above the plates. I did not overfill it, just added a little extra. We tried to jump the battery for a few minutes, but it did not appear to do anything. The car didn't crank. The dash did light up when I placed the key in the ignition. But then the dash light started to flicker a couple of times and then stopped. I tried the remote trunk button and it worked this time. I then tried the door lock on the remote and it locked the doors. I then tried to open the doors and it did not work. I could see the driver's door lock move slightly, but not all the way to unlock the door.

Do you think that the battery needs to be charged more with the jumper cables? Is it an electrical issue? A couple of times before today we did notice that the transmission light on the dash that indicates if the car is in Park,Neutral or Drive went out, but the car still worked. Could this be a sign of electrical issues? If anyone has any ideas/suggestions I would appreciate it. I will check the fuses in the car and under the hood to see if they are good tomorrow.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

A good place to start is indeed a battery test or replacement.

 

Go to the dealer and get a fresh one installed. 2004 + batteries are covered under warranty regardless of mileage. (factory battery only then you will get a 100 month battery)

 

have you checked the starter. it could be the issue or a bad ground. Follow your ground from the bat., and check your main ground. yeah they're right better see a mechanic.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross 2.0 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go to the dealer and get a fresh one installed. 2004 + batteries are covered under warranty regardless of mileage. (factory battery only then you will get a 100 month battery)
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Are you sure that 2004s are still covered under warranty? I thought it was 36 months for 2004. Can anyone confirm if this is true?

After checking the battery with a multimeter, it turned out to be the battery.

Thanks for the replies.

 

Sorry. You're right the 3 year
Unlimited mileage warranty started in 2005.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by American Honda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">2.17 2005 and Newer Original Equipment Battery Warranty
For 2005 and newer original equipment batteries, the warranty coverage is 3 years with no mileage limit.
2.18 2004 and Older Original Equipment Battery and Replacement Battery Limited
Warranties
These warranties have specific time and mileage periods and limits to the warranty coverage.
2.18.1 Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty Time and Mileage Period
This is a limited 36-month warranty.
2.18.2 Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty Coverage
During the first 2 years from the date the New Car Limited Warranty begins, a defective original
equipment battery will be replaced free of charge. If the battery fails during the last 12 months of
the 3-year warranty period, the customer will be given a 50% credit towards the purchase of a new
battery. No cash reimbursement will be made. Any service or installation charge will be at the
customer’s expense except during the first 2 years.
2.18.3 Replacement Battery Limited Warranty Coverage – Before February 1, 2000
For Honda replacement batteries sold before February 1, 2000, during the first 12 months of
service, a defective replacement battery will be replaced at no cost for the new battery, labor, or
installation. After the first 12 months, the customer will receive a credit toward the purchase of a
new battery. This credit is calculated by dividing the current suggested retail price by 36 and
multiplying by the number of months left in warranty coverage. No cash reimbursement will be
made. The customer is responsible for the labor or installation charges.</TD></TR></TABLE>