Yesterday morning my 2003 civic did not start right away. The dashboard flashed and there were clicking noises. After the 3rd key turn it started.
I took it to the dealer, and they checked the battery, starter, and alternator voltages and said the charging system was fine. They said maybe I left something on over night.
I made sure that nothing in the cabin was on, and this morning I again had crank the car twice to get it to start.
I don't get a battery light while driving either.
I am going to do a multimeter test today to see if there is any parasitic draw from somewhere.
So my question: What could be the problem is there is no short anywhere?
I am thinking alternator diode.
Thanks