Q: 2013 Honda Sports fit with numerous warning lights on.

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Dorothy L

on January 03, 2017

No problem with car since purchase 12-30-13. This morning the following was experienced as I tried to start it: (VSA) Vehicle Stability Assist System Indicator on. (EPS) Electric Power Steering Indicator on.
TPMS indicator on but not the low tire indicator. (ABS) Anit-lock Brake System indicator on. Emergency brake light on even when brake is released. No indication on dashboard as to mileage (blank). Fuel indicator stays at empty although tank is over half full. Other lights that typically come on and blink off as the car starts, flicker on if the key is turned to see what warning lights are light up but the starter isn’t engaged. When attempting to start the car, all the lights flicker on and off and the car makes a rapid clicking noise. The starter does not engage. Is this the computer itself or is it another problem?

My car has 18200 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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