Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting
NOTE:
  • Air temperature must be within 15−38 °C (59−100 °F) during this procedure.
  • After this inspection, you must reset the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). Otherwise, the ECM/PCM 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 to ON (II).
  1. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ECM/PCM. If it doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
  1. Select PGM-FI, INSPECTION, then ALL INJECTORS STOP on the HDS.
  1. Set the parking brake, then with the shift lever in P or N (A/T model) or neutral (M/T model), turn the ignition switch to START (III).
Does the starter crank the engine normally?
YES -
The starting system is OK. Go to Step 13 .
NO -
Go to Step 7 .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Check the battery condition. Check the electrical connections at the battery, the negative battery cable to the body, the engine ground cables, and the starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try cranking the engine again.
Does the starter crank the engine normally?
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 9 .
  • If the starter cranks the engine erratically or too slowly, go to Step 11 .
  • If the starter will not disengage from the flywheel ring gear (M/T model) or torque converter ring gear (A/T model) when you release the key, replace the starter, or remove and disassemble it, and check for the following:■
    • -
    Starter solenoid and switch malfunction
    -
    Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch