Ask Me Help Desk

Ask Me Help Desk (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forum.php)
-   Cars & Trucks (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=41)
-   -   2001 Honda Civic (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/showthread.php?t=131893)

  • Sep 20, 2007, 06:31 PM
    allenpp
    2001 Honda Civic
    I have a 2001 Honda CIvic and it has been driving rough. The ABS brake light comes on and off as well as the battery ligtht. Sometimes when I start it the A/C and Radio won't work until I turn it off and restart it. Can someone tell me what this might be? I need help??
  • Sep 20, 2007, 07:12 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    Thoughts:

    . Ensure battery is fully charged, by placing it on a charger.
    . Check all under-dash and under-hood fuses with a test light or multimeter. Here's how:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post252145

    . Battery and ABS light coming on and off may be related to a failing alternator, so be sure to get it tested. AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts will do this for free.

    These first three steps will allow you to establish a "known-good baseline."

    . Check for any codes, by attaching a scan tool, to the data link connector under the dash. AutoZone will do this for free.
    . Check for any ABS codes, by attaching a scan tool, to the ABS connector under the hood.
    . Ensure platinum spark plugs have no more than 50,000 miles on them. Here's how to do the job yourself:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post617111

    My hunch is that the alternator is bad.

  • All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:15 AM.