'03 Accord sedan - no start

I got nailed this morning - without any warning my car won't start,
sounded as though it went bad when I turned the key to Start. If I turn
the radio ON, I get "code" displayed (this was before I disconnected the
battery). When I turn the key to ON (II) I get a chirp like what my
computer makes when I plug in a USB device with Windows running. Another
chirp when I turn to Start (III) - no starter solenoid clicking, no fuel
pump sound, completely quiet except for 6 beeps (as though the car
wasn't running and I opened the driver's door with the key in the
ignition). I tried my other key, which made no difference. The + post on
my battery was badly corroded (why do they cover that thing up?), so I
neutralized it and cleaned both terminals. The ground strap is tight to
the body.

Are we talking main relay here?

Car is 4 cyls w/5 speed AT. I live in the NYC area and don't drive it
daily. It gets regular oil & filter changes, etc.

Suggestions or advice?

TIA

 

It could be you have a dead battery, depending on the model they do go
bad between 4-6years. Do you get a clicking sound when you try to
start your engine?


Nick

 

No clicking, Nick, but you're spot on - bad battery. I called a tow and
the driver suggested he try to jump start the car. I had a load check
done to make sure it was just the battery. The only way this could have
worked out better for me is if the tow truck driver paid me.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

Bad Battery.

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'zactly.