Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
NOTE:
  • Air temperature must be between 15 and 38 °C (59 and 100 °F) during this procedure.
  • After this inspection, you must reset engine control module (ECM), otherwise the ECM will continue to stop the fuel injectors from functioning.
  • The battery must be in good condition and fully charged.
  1. Hook up the this equipment:
    • Ammeter, 0−400 A
    • Voltmeter, 0−20 V (accurate within 0.1 V)
  1. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC).
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  1. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ECM. If it doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
  1. Select PGM-FI, INSPECTION, then ALL INJECTORS OFF on the HDS.
  1. Set the parking brake, then turn the ignition switch ON (II), and press the engine start switch.
Did the starter crank the engine normally?
YES -
The starting system is OK. Go to Step 11 .
NO -
Go to Step 7 .
  1. Check the battery condition. Check electrical connections at the battery, the negative battery cable to body, the engine ground cables, and the starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try cranking the engine again.
Did the starter crank the engine?
YES -
Repairing the loose connection corrected the problem. The starting system is OK. Go to Step 13 .
NO -
Based on the following symptoms, take the appropriate action:
  • If the starter will not crank the engine at all, go to Step 8 .
  • If the starter cranks the engine erratically or too slowly, go to Step 10 .
  • If the starter does not disengage from the flywheel ring gear when you release the switch, replace the starter, or remove and disassemble it, and check for the following:
    • -
    Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction
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    Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch