[neoblasted]

Hi,

My civic 2012 LX (brand new) not always start at first try, but i can hear the starter doing something... No green key flashing... I thought that was the imobilizer system, but if thats the case, the starter wouldnt even works... no ? So if i try again it starts like a charm... I had the same problem with my previous car (Nissan versa) this was a problem with a sensor in the fuel pump. (No enought pressure in the fuel line) Any clue ? I dont really want to bring her to the dealer, i know it will not happen when they will try to duplicate the issue.... Damn

 

[JoeDavola]

Does the engine turn over or just noise from the starter ?

 

[dagocrazy]

Yep to the dealer it goes. there was a tsb about a cold start issue. idk if this is the same issue but ....id have it checked out for sure.

 

[neoblasted]

Just the starter...

 

[NeoKaido]

neoblasted, wow you and I are pretty similar. we both had the versa prior to our civics. except i went with the si. although i never had any problems with the ignition, for either cars. no idea whats wrong, just wanted to point out our similarities.

 

[Prettyflower35]

I have the exact same issue. Some times is starts sometimes it doesn't. One member said that it might be a key issue(transponder). When I start it, it will just make a buzzing sound, but does not try to crank over. The dealer has no explaination

 

[Scione]

I have no problem with mine. Should send it to the dealer.

 

[GACSavannah]

My LX sedan has failed to crank on a number of occasions. Each time it has been caused by, of all things, the cabin fan being left in the on position. Each time, when I cranked the fan switch to off, the car started right up.

 

[Sajimo]

The dealer told me that it is a Starter Relay. Its supposed to do that, if you crank the car/key too fast or too slow. Some kind of protection for all of the electronics......

 

[albertacivic]

I had the same thing on my 2012 EX manual transmission. At first I thought it might be that I hadn't fully engaged the clutch because there would be nothing on first key turn then I'd release and reengage the clutch and it would turn over. Happened every once in a while, then more frequently. This week my starter went. It was fried. Replaced under warranty thankfully.