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So my 2018 Honda Accord lx drives fine but has 15 error messages on startup and recently just started displaying weird colors on the rear backup camera after sitting for a about a year and half not started. Initially it wouldnt start and needed a jumpstart Everytime and then would drive rough and give off error messages about the alternator. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the alternator and battery and now it drives fine except for the issues stated below. The dealership is now telling me I may need a new SRS unit and floor harness to get rid of the messages but they are not sure if that would even be the full resolution. I was in the process of getting the repair done but the floor harness is on backorder and would take months to ship it out. I can't get it fixed under warranty and have to pay out of pocket. Besides all of the current issues stated, after getting the alternator and battery issue fixed the car can get to point A to point B fine. I was wondering if anyone has had a similar issue and has gotten it resolved and what they recommend I get replaced. I will attach photos to help show what I'm dealing with.
These are the messages that pop up on the dash on startup.
  • Electric Parking Brake System Problem (Works fine though)
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System Problem
  • Emissions System Problem
  • Brake System Problem
  • Brake Hold System Problem
  • Supplemental Restraint System Problem
  • Electric Power Steering System Problem (Haven't noticed issues with steering)
  • Vehicle Stability Assist System Problem
  • Hill Start Assist Problem
  • Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem
  • Lane Keeping Assist System Problem
  • Collision Mitigation Breaking System Problem
  • Road Departure Mitigation System Problem
  • Auto High-Beam Problem (High beams manually work though)
  • Systems Initiallizing... Continue Driving
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So my 2018 Honda Accord lx drives fine but has 15 error messages on startup and recently just started displaying weird colors on the rear backup camera after sitting for a about a year and half not started. Initially it wouldnt start and needed a jumpstart Everytime and then would drive rough and give off error messages about the alternator. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the alternator and battery and now it drives fine except for the issues stated below. The dealership is now telling me I may need a new SRS unit and floor harness to get rid of the messages but they are not sure if that would even be the full resolution. I was in the process of getting the repair done but the floor harness is on backorder and would take months to ship it out. I can't get it fixed under warranty and have to pay out of pocket. Besides all of the current issues stated, after getting the alternator and battery issue fixed the car can get to point A to point B fine. I was wondering if anyone has had a similar issue and has gotten it resolved and what they recommend I get replaced. I will attach photos to help show what I'm dealing with.
These are the messages that pop up on the dash on startup.
  • Electric Parking Brake System Problem (Works fine though)
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System Problem
  • Emissions System Problem
  • Brake System Problem
  • Brake Hold System Problem
  • Supplemental Restraint System Problem
  • Electric Power Steering System Problem (Haven't noticed issues with steering)
  • Vehicle Stability Assist System Problem
  • Hill Start Assist Problem
  • Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem
  • Lane Keeping Assist System Problem
  • Collision Mitigation Breaking System Problem
  • Road Departure Mitigation System Problem
  • Auto High-Beam Problem (High beams manually work though)
  • Systems Initiallizing... Continue Driving
With that many warning lights illuminated did they (dealership) check to see if/what DTC's it was showing if any? Did they give a reason to suspect the floor harness needed replacing? Reason for asking is it has been documented that rodents will eat wires on newer cars "Rats can't resist wiring in newer cars: Here's why". There is a thread on this forum regarding rodents getting into a Gen X Accord - Rodent problem. Warning graphic picture. Also found another article of a Honda owner having this issue - Rats! Warranty won’t cover rodents chewing wires, so Arlington Heights man sues Honda.

From what I understand and have read when their is a loss of power (battery disconnect) once the car is driven and restarted warnings would go off that were related to that loss of power.

Not to make light of your situation however... After reading this with my car not being my daily driver (and even less driving due to pandemic) I'm glad I make a habit of driving it at least every other week if not more. I take it out on the highway and drive for 60/90 minutes to charge battery, keep components lubricated, get oil up to operating temps, etc., etc. What you are dealing with shows how much technology (electronics) are in our cars and how gremlins can appear when those systems go long periods of time w/o power.

Good luck in getting this resolved and let us know the outcome.
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With that many warning lights illuminated did they (dealership) check to see if/what DTC's it was showing if any? Did they give a reason to suspect the floor harness needed replacing? Reason for asking is it has been documented that rodents will eat wires on newer cars "Rats can't resist wiring in newer cars: Here's why". There is a thread on this forum regarding rodents getting into a Gen X Accord - Rodent problem. Warning graphic picture. Also found another article of a Honda owner having this issue - Rats! Warranty won’t cover rodents chewing wires, so Arlington Heights man sues Honda.

From what I understand and have read when their is a loss of power (battery disconnect) once the car is driven and restarted warnings would go off that were related to that loss of power.

Not to make light of your situation however... After reading this with my car not being my daily driver (and even less driving due to pandemic) I'm glad I make a habit of driving it at least every other week if not more. I take it out on the highway and drive for 60/90 minutes to charge battery, keep components lubricated, get oil up to operating temps, etc., etc. What you are dealing with shows how much technology (electronics) are in our cars and how gremlins can appear when those systems go long periods of time w/o power.

Good luck in getting this resolved and let us know the outcome.
Thanks for your reply, they haven't gave me a specific reason as to why they think I need to change the floor harness. They just told me they think that has gone bad.
Thanks for your reply, they haven't gave me a specific reason as to why they think I need to change the floor harness. They just told me they think that has gone bad.
IMO if I'm going to have to pay for a service/part I want a definitive reason why the service/part needs to be done.... "they think" isn't good enough.
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I'd be Checking all Grounds , start with one Coming Off Transmission . . Underneath
@NateAccordLX18 any updates on your car?
So my 2018 Honda Accord lx drives fine but has 15 error messages on startup and recently just started displaying weird colors on the rear backup camera after sitting for a about a year and half not started. Initially it wouldnt start and needed a jumpstart Everytime and then would drive rough and give off error messages about the alternator. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the alternator and battery and now it drives fine except for the issues stated below. The dealership is now telling me I may need a new SRS unit and floor harness to get rid of the messages but they are not sure if that would even be the full resolution. I was in the process of getting the repair done but the floor harness is on backorder and would take months to ship it out. I can't get it fixed under warranty and have to pay out of pocket. Besides all of the current issues stated, after getting the alternator and battery issue fixed the car can get to point A to point B fine. I was wondering if anyone has had a similar issue and has gotten it resolved and what they recommend I get replaced. I will attach photos to help show what I'm dealing with.
These are the messages that pop up on the dash on startup.
  • Electric Parking Brake System Problem (Works fine though)
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System Problem
  • Emissions System Problem
  • Brake System Problem
  • Brake Hold System Problem
  • Supplemental Restraint System Problem
  • Electric Power Steering System Problem (Haven't noticed issues with steering)
  • Vehicle Stability Assist System Problem
  • Hill Start Assist Problem
  • Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem
  • Lane Keeping Assist System Problem
  • Collision Mitigation Breaking System Problem
  • Road Departure Mitigation System Problem
  • Auto High-Beam Problem (High beams manually work though)
  • Systems Initiallizing... Continue Driving
I am having the same issues... 2019 model.
Thanks for your reply, they haven't gave me a specific reason as to why they think I need to change the floor harness. They just told me they think that has gone bad.
Mines saying charging system problem causing all 17 lights and notifications to stay on they dont shut off my odometer stoped working and tacometer and the mph gauge stays at 0 with rpms only thing that works is fuel gauge it drives perfectly fine i think its hondas safe sense that faild lile the black box in front of my grill or my ecu is fried honda plugged computer into it and it couldent read it car drives better than it ever has tbh more power since it shut all saftey features permanently off engine light on break light srs airbag tire pressure light etc im at 55k im gonna make dealer fix it for free i have 100k engine and powertrain warrenty
So my 2018 Honda Accord lx drives fine but has 15 error messages on startup and recently just started displaying weird colors on the rear backup camera after sitting for a about a year and half not started. Initially it wouldnt start and needed a jumpstart Everytime and then would drive rough and give off error messages about the alternator. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the alternator and battery and now it drives fine except for the issues stated below. The dealership is now telling me I may need a new SRS unit and floor harness to get rid of the messages but they are not sure if that would even be the full resolution. I was in the process of getting the repair done but the floor harness is on backorder and would take months to ship it out. I can't get it fixed under warranty and have to pay out of pocket. Besides all of the current issues stated, after getting the alternator and battery issue fixed the car can get to point A to point B fine. I was wondering if anyone has had a similar issue and has gotten it resolved and what they recommend I get replaced. I will attach photos to help show what I'm dealing with.
These are the messages that pop up on the dash on startup.
  • Electric Parking Brake System Problem (Works fine though)
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System Problem
  • Emissions System Problem
  • Brake System Problem
  • Brake Hold System Problem
  • Supplemental Restraint System Problem
  • Electric Power Steering System Problem (Haven't noticed issues with steering)
  • Vehicle Stability Assist System Problem
  • Hill Start Assist Problem
  • Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem
  • Lane Keeping Assist System Problem
  • Collision Mitigation Breaking System Problem
  • Road Departure Mitigation System Problem
  • Auto High-Beam Problem (High beams manually work though)
  • Systems Initiallizing... Continue Driving
I have the exact same issue but my car is my daily driver. Randomly the issue will disappear for a few hours, minutes or days. With cars being scarce I’m kind of stuck with it. Shame because it’s a good car considering
So my 2018 Honda Accord lx drives fine but has 15 error messages on startup and recently just started displaying weird colors on the rear backup camera after sitting for a about a year and half not started. Initially it wouldnt start and needed a jumpstart Everytime and then would drive rough and give off error messages about the alternator. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the alternator and battery and now it drives fine except for the issues stated below. The dealership is now telling me I may need a new SRS unit and floor harness to get rid of the messages but they are not sure if that would even be the full resolution. I was in the process of getting the repair done but the floor harness is on backorder and would take months to ship it out. I can't get it fixed under warranty and have to pay out of pocket. Besides all of the current issues stated, after getting the alternator and battery issue fixed the car can get to point A to point B fine. I was wondering if anyone has had a similar issue and has gotten it resolved and what they recommend I get replaced. I will attach photos to help show what I'm dealing with.
These are the messages that pop up on the dash on startup.
  • Electric Parking Brake System Problem (Works fine though)
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System Problem
  • Emissions System Problem
  • Brake System Problem
  • Brake Hold System Problem
  • Supplemental Restraint System Problem
  • Electric Power Steering System Problem (Haven't noticed issues with steering)
  • Vehicle Stability Assist System Problem
  • Hill Start Assist Problem
  • Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem
  • Lane Keeping Assist System Problem
  • Collision Mitigation Breaking System Problem
  • Road Departure Mitigation System Problem
  • Auto High-Beam Problem (High beams manually work though)
  • Systems Initiallizing... Continue Driving
So my 2018 Honda Accord lx drives fine but has 15 error messages on startup and recently just started displaying weird colors on the rear backup camera after sitting for a about a year and half not started. Initially it wouldnt start and needed a jumpstart Everytime and then would drive rough and give off error messages about the alternator. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the alternator and battery and now it drives fine except for the issues stated below. The dealership is now telling me I may need a new SRS unit and floor harness to get rid of the messages but they are not sure if that would even be the full resolution. I was in the process of getting the repair done but the floor harness is on backorder and would take months to ship it out. I can't get it fixed under warranty and have to pay out of pocket. Besides all of the current issues stated, after getting the alternator and battery issue fixed the car can get to point A to point B fine. I was wondering if anyone has had a similar issue and has gotten it resolved and what they recommend I get replaced. I will attach photos to help show what I'm dealing with.
These are the messages that pop up on the dash on startup.
  • Electric Parking Brake System Problem (Works fine though)
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System Problem
  • Emissions System Problem
  • Brake System Problem
  • Brake Hold System Problem
  • Supplemental Restraint System Problem
  • Electric Power Steering System Problem (Haven't noticed issues with steering)
  • Vehicle Stability Assist System Problem
  • Hill Start Assist Problem
  • Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem
  • Lane Keeping Assist System Problem
  • Collision Mitigation Breaking System Problem
  • Road Departure Mitigation System Problem
  • Auto High-Beam Problem (High beams manually work though)
  • Systems Initiallizing... Continue Driving
is this issue fixed? Please share if possible of any solution since am facing similar issue and really struggling to fix this
I have the exact same issue but my car is my daily driver. Randomly the issue will disappear for a few hours, minutes or days. With cars being scarce I’m kind of stuck with it. Shame because it’s a good car considering
Was your issue fixed?
I know I'm a little late but for anyone in the future, it needed a new ECU. After that the messages went away.
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I know I'm a little late but for anyone in the future, it needed a new ECU. After that the messages went away.
Whats a ECU?
Whats a ECU?


ECU is electronic control unit, also known as an electronic control module (ECM).
I need help with this too, my 2018 sport 1.5 had all the warning lights turn on. ACC, Beaks, Hill assist, engine emissions and a few others back in June, but quickly turned off. Didn’t come back in until October but was still drivable, went to get it checked and they said my gasket head needed replacing. But the car was only at 85K miles, and drove fine. It turned back off about a month ago but out of no where it wouldn’t start last week and when it did all the lights came back on. Any one have any idea how to fix this?
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So my 2018 Honda Accord lx drives fine but has 15 error messages on startup and recently just started displaying weird colors on the rear backup camera after sitting for a about a year and half not started. Initially it wouldnt start and needed a jumpstart Everytime and then would drive rough and give off error messages about the alternator. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the alternator and battery and now it drives fine except for the issues stated below. The dealership is now telling me I may need a new SRS unit and floor harness to get rid of the messages but they are not sure if that would even be the full resolution. I was in the process of getting the repair done but the floor harness is on backorder and would take months to ship it out. I can't get it fixed under warranty and have to pay out of pocket. Besides all of the current issues stated, after getting the alternator and battery issue fixed the car can get to point A to point B fine. I was wondering if anyone has had a similar issue and has gotten it resolved and what they recommend I get replaced. I will attach photos to help show what I'm dealing with.
These are the messages that pop up on the dash on startup.
  • Electric Parking Brake System Problem (Works fine though)
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System Problem
  • Emissions System Problem
  • Brake System Problem
  • Brake Hold System Problem
  • Supplemental Restraint System Problem
  • Electric Power Steering System Problem (Haven't noticed issues with steering)
  • Vehicle Stability Assist System Problem
  • Hill Start Assist Problem
  • Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem
  • Lane Keeping Assist System Problem
  • Collision Mitigation Breaking System Problem
  • Road Departure Mitigation System Problem
  • Auto High-Beam Problem (High beams manually work though)
  • Systems Initiallizing... Continue Driving
My 2018 Honda Accord sport 1.5 is doing the same thing Immediately took to the dealership the first time all the lights came on was charged 180 for diagnostic was told that it could be anything triggering the lights I got the spark plugs replaced as the diagnostic said that lights went off but came back on dealership then told me it could be the windshield or coil paks I got the coil paks replaced lights came back on 2 days later I took the car to a private mechanic to get a diagnostic done and was told that the ground wire needed replacing I got it replaced lights came back on 2days later I had another diagnostic done and it stated problem with electrical connectors (RR.) malfunctioning so I had them replaced. 4 days later lights were back on I have now gotten diagnostic done and it said problem with ECU I have depleted all my funds and found out that ECU was on recall but my car's VIN number was not included I was quoted a replacement price by dealership of 3200. I got this car with 12 miles on it was talked into a botched 7 year extended warranty thatcher only 70,000 miles in which I had reached after 2 and half years on the 5th year of having this car all the lights just started popping on. I have spent over 3,000n in replacement parts as diagnostics instructed none have worked I have filed a complaint with Honda customer complaint department and the representative that took the call stated ask so you've had the lights come on that many times and your just now filing a complaint? I felt really be little bc the car clearly instructs you to take back to dealership and each time was a different diagnosis and different charge. I have filed a safety complaint with the department of Highway Department of Safety I have not heard anything yet I have done extensive research and found that over a million recalls were announced from 2018 up to the 2022 Honda accords along with other models have been recalled from the fuel pumps rear view camera and the ECU. NBC news also reported the recall on the Honda cars the dealer does not mention any of this when the lights are on and you take the car to them for diagnosis but the dealership are still selling them and don't mention this to potential buyer's either. I'm stuck with this car and still financing. I probably won't ever buy a Honda ever again Honda has lost it's merits as being one of the most reliable cars I would say a Honda Accord made during 2016 or earlier is more reliable than the 2018 on up to 2022. never again.
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I know I'm a little late but for anyone in the future, it needed a new ECU. After that the messages went away.
How much did it cost?
So my 2018 Honda Accord lx drives fine but has 15 error messages on startup and recently just started displaying weird colors on the rear backup camera after sitting for a about a year and half not started. Initially it wouldnt start and needed a jumpstart Everytime and then would drive rough and give off error messages about the alternator. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the alternator and battery and now it drives fine except for the issues stated below. The dealership is now telling me I may need a new SRS unit and floor harness to get rid of the messages but they are not sure if that would even be the full resolution. I was in the process of getting the repair done but the floor harness is on backorder and would take months to ship it out. I can't get it fixed under warranty and have to pay out of pocket. Besides all of the current issues stated, after getting the alternator and battery issue fixed the car can get to point A to point B fine. I was wondering if anyone has had a similar issue and has gotten it resolved and what they recommend I get replaced. I will attach photos to help show what I'm dealing with. These are the messages that pop up on the dash on startup.
  • Electric Parking Brake System Problem (Works fine though)
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System Problem
  • Emissions System Problem
  • Brake System Problem
  • Brake Hold System Problem
  • Supplemental Restraint System Problem
  • Electric Power Steering System Problem (Haven't noticed issues with steering)
  • Vehicle Stability Assist System Problem
  • Hill Start Assist Problem
  • Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem
  • Lane Keeping Assist System Problem
  • Collision Mitigation Breaking System Problem
  • Road Departure Mitigation System Problem
  • Auto High-Beam Problem (High beams manually work though)
  • Systems Initiallizing... Continue Driving
Yes I am dealing with same issue I have the 2018 sport 1.5 I got all that stuff reoaired at dealership and the problem is still there and I paid out of pocket. This issue with the new Honda was all on the news and has effected thousanfs of consumers I believe Honda had knowledge of this technical issue with Honda but still luanched it any it seems there is no resolution but to keep spending money on repairs. There were several recalls but for this particular issue my vin number was not included in recall.
I just went through this **** and couldn't figure it out for the life of me, after almost blowing my brains out from the warning bells constantly and not being able to switch from sport to regular mode, and having no traction control in the rain, It Turned out that my Brake Fluid was extremely LOW, so Low I probably was not going to be able to stop and an accident was going to happen, Stopped at Auto Zone they did a free OBD Diagnostic Test, everything was fine and in tip-top shape! They did a free battery Test, and the Battery was Show Room new! From the second I filled up the brake Fluid and the red sensor floated to the top, My Car has been running like It did when I bought it brand new, and she only had 2 miles on her odometer. Every single warning Alert was gone and PEACE and QUIET was had on my drive back home! I hope this post finds you well ! Good Luck and I would appreciate it if you could tell me what your verdict is when this is all done! curious if its the same problem! :]

-Christopher K.
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I just went through this **** and couldn't figure it out for the life of me, after almost blowing my brains out from the warning bells constantly and not being able to switch from sport to regular mode, and having no traction control in the rain, It Turned out that my Brake Fluid was extremely LOW, so Low I probably was not going to be able to stop and an accident was going to happen, Stopped at Auto Zone they did a free OBD Diagnostic Test, everything was fine and in tip-top shape! They did a free battery Test, and the Battery was Show Room new! From the second I filled up the brake Fluid and the red sensor floated to the top, My Car has been running like It did when I bought it brand new, and she only had 2 miles on her odometer. Every single warning Alert was gone and PEACE and QUIET was had on my drive back home! I hope this post finds you well ! Good Luck and I would appreciate it if you could tell me what your verdict is when this is all done! curious if its the same problem! :]

-Christopher K.
Hi Christopher,

For the last 8 months I had the all error messsages popping out the dashboard. 2018 Accord, Mainly my Turbo was not running I could feel the the power reduced contacted my honda dealer / private garage. And spent money for nothing. Then I purchased an DTC for my personal use last month and then started monitoring my car because the honda dealer each time assured me that the emission control message was not that serious. If the car is running do not spend more on it. But I wanted to know the root cause, P2097 -Rich fuel in bank 1 was actual the fault leading to another error code P006A- MAF to map sensor correlation error. The ECU was getting a false signal and sending more fuel to the engine. And the Turbo was not activated. So most of time P2097 error popped up each time resetting the code. And the power was reduced because the engine was not provided sufficient air intake, eash time I pushed the gas, the ECU gets another fault code _ high voltage due IAT temperature is high. " All system error message comes" . In between i Replaced new MAF sensor, 4 spark plugs etc.
Then I started searching for better garage dealing with Electrical faults, After starting the car in front of the mechanic, listening to the engine sound he said the Turbo fail - need to check the waste gate actuator. As requested by mechanic I kept my Accord 2018 there for diagnosis. No parts were changed just a electrical verification & calibration of the sensor worked. Now my issue is solved. The mechanic said to me that if the error message comes do not wait find the right professional.
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