I recently parked my 2000 Honda Accord EX 4 cylinder sedan for a few minutes. When I got back to my car the car wouldn't start. The engine wouldn't turn over and it made a funny low sounding screeching noise, the dash board was dim and the digital read out of the mileage was messed up as I turned the ignition key. The low oil light, battery indicator, door icons, srs and brake icons stayed lit. My radio and A/C still worked. I kept trying it over and over then I let it cool down for a few minutes and the engine finally went on. What is the cause of this? Do I need a new battery? is there an electrical problem? Was it a glitch in the system? I need your thoughts, I don't wanna buy a new battery if I don't need one. Any suggestions?

 

If you can repeat the problem, then measure the voltage at the battery posts WHILE someone tries to start it. If it drops too low (like 8v) then replace the battery. If the battery voltage stays up near 12v then look for a different problem. Let us know how it measures.

 

it was the battery autozone tested it and I replaced it there.

 

I am having similar problems with my 2003 accord. I replaced the main relay (not the fuel relay), which is the cause of a lot of these problems. it was a $38.00 part I had to buy at a Honda dealer.
Problem solved for a week. Now it looks like it is my starter that is the problem.