2007 CR-V randomly won't start, then the electronics (dome light, automatic locking on doors, etc) slowly go out after that. Car runs fine again after being jumped. Battery is about 6 years old, but battery voltages all look fine (12.2V, drops to 10.4V when starting, up to 14.5V when running), and none of the typical alternator solutions jump out at me. Starter was replaced this summer.
Immediately after this happens, you can hear the starter clicking, but the engine doesn't try to turn over. Try a couple more times, then the dome lights and headlights go out. Auto lock/unlock car, then dome lights and headlights come back on. Try a couple more times, then the car gives up.
To fix the issue, I can either (a) jump the car, or (b) disconnect and reconnect the battery.
(b) makes me think that there is something wacky going on with the CR-V's "computer" - maybe an anti-theft system issue. Of note, when the car is off, the anti-theft is the only thing still blinking, but maybe that's just because its very low power.
Any ideas on what the cause is? Thanks in advance!
Immediately after this happens, you can hear the starter clicking, but the engine doesn't try to turn over. Try a couple more times, then the dome lights and headlights go out. Auto lock/unlock car, then dome lights and headlights come back on. Try a couple more times, then the car gives up.
To fix the issue, I can either (a) jump the car, or (b) disconnect and reconnect the battery.
(b) makes me think that there is something wacky going on with the CR-V's "computer" - maybe an anti-theft system issue. Of note, when the car is off, the anti-theft is the only thing still blinking, but maybe that's just because its very low power.
Any ideas on what the cause is? Thanks in advance!
