Help! NSX won't start up after winter! Video inside!

[temp]

So after the long winter, I charged up my battery and tried to start up the car, but to my surprise, it didn't. The car survived last winter just fine and was running good the last time out.

I'm clueless when it comes to mechanics so I recorded what happenned when I tried to start. Any ideas what's wrong? Thanks everyone.



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[ak]

It looks like bad/weak battery... Did you have a battery tender on it thru the winter?

 

[temp]

Well, I did have a battery tender on through the winter but that battery died so I charged up another battery and put it in.

 

[Tamoske]

to me it seems battery

 

[ak]

Did you check the terminals to make sure they are on tight??

 

[temp]

Terminals are on tight. Maybe I'll buy another battery to be sure. This battery of mine has been laying in the garage for more than a year.

 

[R77F1]

Terminals are on tight. Maybe I'll buy another battery to be sure. This battery of mine has been laying in the garage for more than a year.

Before you buy a new battery, you should test or recharge your old battery first --- some battery shop would do it for free. Good luck!

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

Sounds like the battery to me also.

 

[OLDMNSX]

temp,
It's your battery. Take it and have it tested. I would put money on it is bad. Just no amps left in it.
Brad

 

[ericwgnsx]

Battery...

 

[TURBO2GO]

Man I have to give you credit for actually making a video instead of going into some long explanation as to what happens. You may not be saavy with mechanics but your brain works right when it comes to computers and the internet. Wish everyone would do this.

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

Man I have to give you credit for actually making a video instead of going into some long explanation as to what happens. You may not be saavy with mechanics but your brain works right when it comes to computers and the internet. Wish everyone would do this.

I agree .... a picture is worth a thousand words but a video is priceless

 

[blackna1]

I wonder if it really is the battery, cuz I have experienced the similar, except it happened after a few cranks at the starter.. 'cluk cluk'.. then cranks again and the car starts. I wish I could record it too but it only happens once everything 20-30 starts. Anyone experienced such?

 

[TURBO2GO]

I wonder if it really is the battery, cuz I have experienced the similar, except it happened after a few cranks at the starter.. 'cluk cluk'.. then cranks again and the car starts. I wish I could record it too but it only happens once everything 20-30 starts. Anyone experienced such?

That sounds like the starter motor. Its only going to get worse. Temps is clearly battery as you can hear it run very slow.

 

[temp]

It was the battery. Recharged the battery for free at AutoZone and it started right up. You guys are great!!

I'm so glad it wasn't something else. Time to hit the road with this baby. Thanks everyone.