Lights Come on But engine doesn’t start

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  1. Michael Salazar

    Michael Salazar New Member

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    When I push the start button, the dashboard lights come on, but the engine does not. After a couple attempts and minutes later, the engine will come on with no problem.
     
    #1 Michael Salazar, Aug 18, 2022
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    engine will come on when it needs to
     
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    When you say you have all the lights on but the engine doesn't start are you asking the engine and car to do anything like backup go forward?. Is the car ready green ready if so the car is ready you need to put it in gear and get your rear end on the move of course the lights are on they should also go off after a second what do you mean the lights are on Not supposed to stay on like I say back the car up put it in forward and go 3040 ft those light should all be out or you have codes set and it's time to read them.
     
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    make sure the brake lights come on when you press the pedal

    check the 12v health
     
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    Sounds normal. Depending on the % of charge of the hybrid battery.
    If you put it in gear, and start to drive, does it come on? Have you driven the car?


     
    #6 ASRDogman, Aug 19, 2022
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