Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
Without i-SHIFT
NOTE:
  • Air temperature must be between 15−38 °C (59−100 °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. Select ECM reset using the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS).
  • The battery must be in good condition and fully charged.
  1. Hook up the following equipment:
    • Ammeter, 0−400 A
    • Voltmeter, 0−20 V (accurate within 0.1 V)
  1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ECM. If it doesn't, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
  1. Select PGM-FI, INSPECTION, then ALL INJECTORS STOP on the HDS.
  1. Set the parking brake, then turn the ignition switch to 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 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