2004 HONDA S2000 key battery

Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. The ENGINE START button
has no ef f ect unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Turn the ignition key to the ON
(II) position.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, push the ENGINE START
button. Do not hold the ENGINE
START button for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start right away, pause
f or at least 10 seconds bef ore
trying again.If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 5 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 6.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.7.
Starting the Engine
Driving113
NOTICE:
ENGINE START BUTTON
The engine is harder to
start in cold weather. Also, the
thinner air f ound at altitudes above
8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to this
problem.

Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you press
the ENGINE START button.You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you press the ENGINE
START button, you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Press the ENGINE START button,
then release it. If the headlights do
not dim, check the condition of the
f uses. If the f uses are OK, there is
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem. (See on page .)
Check these things:
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ). Check the transmission interlock.
The clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. 52 162
176
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly Jump Starting
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineWon’tStart
160

CONT INUED
Accessories.................................
Installation .105
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Accessory Power Socket . 70
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .53
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Additives, Engine Oil . 130
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 18
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Air Conditioning .74
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Air Pressure, Tires .146
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Alarm, Anti-theft .53
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Antif reeze .132
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .41, 118
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Operation .117
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 53
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Anti-thef t System .94
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Audio Panel .71
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Audio System .78
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Automatic Speed Control . 95 ............................
Capacities Chart .180
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 34
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Cargo, .107
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .85
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CD Error Messages .86
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CD Changer .84
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CD Changer Error Messages . 87
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CD Player .83
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Certif ication Label .178
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Chains, .150
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .130
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When to .121
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Changing a Flat Tire .155
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Charging System Indicator . 40,166
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 112
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Back-up Light Replacement . 141Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .40, 166
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Jump Starting .162
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Maintenance .151
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Specif ications .181
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Bef ore Driving .99
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Belts,Seat .8,15
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Beverage Holder .70
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Booster Seats .31
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Brakes .116
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 117
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Break-in, New Linings . 100
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Fluid .136
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Parking .67
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System Indicator . 40,168
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 117
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Braking System .116
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 100
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 49
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Brights, Headlights .48
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Bulb Replacement .137
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Back-up Lights .141
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Headlights .137
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Side Turn Signal Lights . 139
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Specif ications .181 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 139,141
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Bulbs, Halogen .137
how to carry
tires
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