I bought my 2004 MDX new, now it has 128k Miles been reliable over the past 12 years,
recently I left it unused for 2 weeks, then I could not start it, the starter makes a weak sound then stop
like the battery is weak.
I switched the battery from my other car, same issue,
Next I tried jump start, same thing.
So I ordered a new starter, I tested the new starter with a 12 volt car battery to make sure it
works before I put in the MDX, after I mounted the new starter, the MDX still does not start, starter still makes
some weak sound then stop.
with key in ignition, emergency brake applied, I uses 2 screw drivers to cross the 12 volt starter terminal
and the blade terminal (both on starter), it makes stronger sound, but the engine still does not catch.
so far, I've ruled out, battery, car key, starter (new), neutral safety switch (I tried to start the car numerous time
with transmission in "PARK" and "Neutral")
what else is there to check next?
recently I left it unused for 2 weeks, then I could not start it, the starter makes a weak sound then stop
like the battery is weak.
I switched the battery from my other car, same issue,
Next I tried jump start, same thing.
So I ordered a new starter, I tested the new starter with a 12 volt car battery to make sure it
works before I put in the MDX, after I mounted the new starter, the MDX still does not start, starter still makes
some weak sound then stop.
with key in ignition, emergency brake applied, I uses 2 screw drivers to cross the 12 volt starter terminal
and the blade terminal (both on starter), it makes stronger sound, but the engine still does not catch.
so far, I've ruled out, battery, car key, starter (new), neutral safety switch (I tried to start the car numerous time
with transmission in "PARK" and "Neutral")
what else is there to check next?