Parking Brake Problem and lots of red lights came on!

[MarkPatten]

I have a 2017 NSX I bought with about 5000 miles on it. It has been running fine but when I went to the garage this morning and tried to start it, it wouldn’t start, and several error messages popped up, one after the other: First the TPMS light came on, then the “Brake Problem” light, and then “Parking Brake Problem". All the while there was a “pumping sound” (Parking brake?) from the rear of the car. Finally, the dashboard lights went off and when I tried again the whole process repeated.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Mark H

 

[drmanny3]

From reading many posts on this forum concerning the NC1, I would be suspect of the battery. When they are low in voltage a lot of what appears to be unrelated things happen. Go for that, as that might cure everything. I believe but am not absolutely sure that you will not need to re-program the car to accept the new battery. On some cars there is an algorithm that is associated with how the battery is charged during use. If you do not update then the system will not properly maintain the battery.

 

[Bricks and Bio]

I would also vote for the 12 V battery being "it".

I had mine replaced on my 2017 about a month ago (wouldn't start, lots of codes).

Can started fine with Li ion charger but would not allow me to change drive modes.

Dealer checked it out, replaced the battery under warranty and all good since then.

Also, welcome to the forum and enjoy your car in the best of health.

 

[MarkPatten]

Greetings

Thank you

Mark Hoornstra

 

[MarkPatten]

Greetings

Thanks!

MArk Hoornstra

 

[MarkPatten]

You were absolutely right! How did you know?

From reading many posts on this forum concerning the NC1, I would be suspect of the battery. When they are low in voltage a lot of what appears to be unrelated things happen. Go for that, as that might cure everything. I believe but am not absolutely sure that you will not need to re-program the car to accept the new battery. On some cars there is an algorithm that is associated with how the battery is charged during use. If you do not update then the system will not properly maintain the battery.

DrManny:

I don't know if you are old enough to remember when there was a distributor, and one wire from each spark plug went to it and there was a little spinning.....ANYWAY-THANKS AGAIN. I finally got a response (after 38 hours) from the "NSX Specialist" at Acura Of America who suggested disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes, and then charging it up (fortunately the guys I bought the car from had included the NSX Battery Charger that he had bought and never used) and the next morning......it started with a bunch of red lights and I backed it out of the garage.

When I stopped it, and restarted it again, all the red-light warnings had gone off and the reassuring growl of the engine was back.

How did you know? Where have you read about or learned about the car? I want to be a knowledgable owner but the car's complexity is a bit intimidating.

Thanks again!

Mark Hoornstra in Nazareth PA

 

[MarkPatten]

Bricks and Bio:

I don't know if you are old enough to remember when there was a distributor, and one wire from each spark plug went to it and there was a little spinning.....ANYWAY-THANKS AGAIN. You and DrManny3 were right! I finally got a response (after 38 hours) from the "NSX Specialist" at Acura Of America who suggested disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes, and then charging it up (fortunately the guys I bought the car from had included the NSX Battery Charger that he had bought and never used) and the next morning......it started with a bunch of red lights and I backed it out of the garage.

When I stopped it, and restarted it again, all the red-light warnings had gone off and the reassuring growl of the engine was back.

How did you know? Where have you read about or learned about the car? I want to be a knowledgable owner but the car's complexity is a bit intimidating.

Thanks again!

Mark Hoornstra in Nazareth PA

 

[drmanny3]

Well of course this forum has a lot of expertise. I would also recommend this link: https://acurazine.com/forums/second-generation-nsx-2017-438/I learned a great deal by going through all the posts. There are also Acura links there that will give you access to some of the original thinking about the launch of the vehicle and the note worthy features of the car. Enjoy. Also check out the Facebook listings for the new NSX as well. SOS has a Facebook page dedicated to the new NSX

 

[Bricks and Bio]

Any time, I am here to share (are you the ER Doc or the Police Chief?).

I have had my car since Oct 2016 and started the purchase process back in 2015 so lots of time to read.

As Manny kindly shared, there a guy who likely works at a dealership (refers to himself as EEforLife) and he has been posting lots of Acura internal info (for years now).

I have referred to the playbooks many times.

There have been many owners that have come and shared their experiences (some have moved on to other cars and some have lost the thrill of posting (this place has had it's share of trolls who seem to come in waves)).

I also developed a good relationship with the NSX Specialists at Acura and I get a fair amount of real deal info from that avenue.

My servicing dealer here is Chicago is committed to the NSX and has also been very helpful.

I am 62 so plenty of days with a distributor cap and points (don't miss that).

 

[powdbyrice]

Bricks and Bio:

I don't know if you are old enough to remember when there was a distributor, and one wire from each spark plug went to it and there was a little spinning.....ANYWAY-THANKS AGAIN. You and DrManny3 were right! I finally got a response (after 38 hours) from the "NSX Specialist" at Acura Of America who suggested disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes, and then charging it up (fortunately the guys I bought the car from had included the NSX Battery Charger that he had bought and never used) and the next morning......it started with a bunch of red lights and I backed it out of the garage.

When I stopped it, and restarted it again, all the red-light warnings had gone off and the reassuring growl of the engine was back.

How did you know? Where have you read about or learned about the car? I want to be a knowledgable owner but the car's complexity is a bit intimidating.

Thanks again!

Mark Hoornstra in Nazareth PA

All newer V6 powered Acuras do that when the main battery is low.

 

[Securecan]

I had same problem with my 2017; changed the battery and problem solved, thanks guys, securecan.