My newly purchased 01 Civic (after being a Toyota owner for decades) was running great and then after a weekend of no use - it won't crank/turn over. Lots of lights on - battery, etc. but the maintenance required light seems new. Battery showed fine on a voltmeter & everything seems well powered but still tried to jump start - nothing, just lots of lights on. Is this a fuse or computer problem? This car is in great shape - was single-owner always brought to dealer for every milestone (I checked). Not sure whether I should bring it to my mechanic or to dealer for diagnostics?

 

get codes pulled first and it may just tell us a problem.

 

so is it only the dealer that can perform this "pull codes" - I'll have to get it towed.

 

You can also have AutoZone, PepBoys, or Advanced Auto Parts pull the codes for free.

 

Good to know but I'd have to tow it there and then tow it somewhere to be fixed. Too bad there's not an app for that!!

 

There is for iPhones, I think. But, you'll need an OBD2 scan cable for the iPhone.

 

That's really good to know also - thanks for all the advice. I'm wondering now if it was locked out because of a key issue or someone trying to start it with another key - my owner's manual says the engine won't start if the key was dropped, something heavy put on it or encountered metal - screws with electronics. Anyone know anything about this or how to check for this?

 

My experience with the 01 - if it's a problem with the key, the car will crank all day long but never start.

Automatic or manual? Check the idiot switch on the clutch pedal if manual.

 

hit up autozone lol