I have a 92 Chevy 4x4 that did the same thing. After a day or so it would start sometimes. It might be your starter, that was my problem but im not sure if that is what is wrong with yours
The most common cause for your 1997 Honda Civic lights to dim is a bad alternator. The alternator is not charging the battery. The battery retains a small charge, but not enough charge to run the engine.
When the battery light is on. That means your charging system isn't working. You should have your system check. It will drain your battery.
There is a problem with the charging system. More than likely the alternator is failing.
disconnect battery and wait 10 sec reconnect battery
The engine size of the Honda Civic is 1.8 litres.
To turn off a 2002 Honda Civic engine light it needs to be reset. Resetting the light can be done by either disconnecting the battery or removing the ECU fuse.
The 2011 Honda Civic has an inline 4 engine.
The 2006 Honda Civic has an inline 4 engine.
The 2005 Honda Civic has an inline 4 engine.
The 2004 Honda Civic has an inline 4 engine.
The 2014 Honda Civic has an inline 4 engine.
The 2001 Honda Civic has an inline 4 engine.