Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting (Without Keyless Access System)

Special Tools Required

Alternator, Regulator, Battery, and Starter Tester OTC3131*

*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Air temperature must be between 59-100 °F (15-38 °C) during this procedure.
After the inspection, you must reset the PCM . Otherwise, the PCM will continue to stop the fuel injectors from operating.
The 12 volt battery must be in good condition and fully charged.

PGM-FI and CVT system DTC check:

- 1. Connect the HDS to the DLC - Refer to: How To Troubleshoot The Fuel And Emissions Systems or How to Troubleshoot the CVT System (CVT) .

- 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

- 3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting .

- 4. Check for PGM-FI and CVT system DTCs with the HDS.

PGM-FI system

DTC Description	Confirmed DTC	Pending DTC	Freeze Frame

CVT system

DTC Description	Confirmed DTC	Pending DTC	Freeze Frame

Are any DTCs indicated?

YES

Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

Go to step 2.

Starting system check 1:
- 1. Select All INJECTORS in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu with the HDS.

ALL INJECTORS

- 2.

With the transmission in neutral (M/T), P or N position/mode (CVT), and with the clutch pedal (M/T) or brake pedal (CVT) pressed, turn the vehicle to the START mode to crank the engine.

Did the starter crank the engine.

YES

Do the PCM reset in the PGM-FI mode menu to cancel all injectors off with the HDS.

NO

Go to step 3.
Starting system check 2:
- 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

- 2. Check the 12 volt battery condition. Check the electrical connections at the 12 volt battery, the 12 volt battery negative cable to the body, the engine ground cables, and the starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try starting the engine again.

Did the starter crank the engine?

Starter cranks normally

Repairing the loose connection corrected the problem. Do the PCM reset in the PGM-FI mode menu to cancel all injectors off with the HDS.

Starter does not crank engine at all

If the starter does not crank the engine at all, go to step 4.

Starter cranks abnormally

If the starter cranks the engine erratically or too slowly, go to step 5.

Starter overruns

If the starter does not disengage from the flywheel ring gear (M/T) or the torque converter ring gear (CVT) when you release the button or the key, replace the starter , or remove and disassemble it , and check for the following:
- Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch
- Damaged flywheel ring gear (M/T) or torque converter ring gear (CVT)

Determine possible failure area (starter, starter circuit, ignition switch):

- 1. Make sure the transmission is in neutral (M/T), P or N position/mode (CVT).

- 2. Disconnect the following connector.

Starter S terminal 1P connector (A)

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- 3. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

Terminal A	12 volt battery positive terminal
Terminal B	Starter S terminal 1P connector No. 1 (S)

Did the starter crank the engine?

YES

Check the following items in the order listed until you find the problem in the circuit:

Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the ignition switch and the starter cut relay.
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the starter cut relay and the starter.
With M/T: Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the starter cut relay and clutch pedal position switch.
With M/T: Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between clutch pedal position switch and ground G302.
With CVT: Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the starter cut relay and the transmission range switch.
With CVT: Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the transmission range switch and the PCM.
Check for an open or short in the wire between the 12 volt battery and the starter.
Check for faulty ignition switch .
Check for faulty starter cut relay .
With M/T: Check for faulty clutch pedal position switch A .
With CVT: Check for faulty transmission range switch .

Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the 12 volt battery and the starter. Replace the starter , or remove and disassemble it , as necessary.

Starter test:

- 1. Connect the alternator, regulator, battery, and starter tester to the 12 volt battery.

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- 2. Do the STARTING TEST, check the cranking voltage and the current draw from the following service limit table.

Voltage (V)	Current (A)
8. 5 or more	350 or less

Are the cranking voltage and the current draw within the service limits?

YES

Remove the starter , and inspect its drive gear and the flywheel ring gear (M/T) or the torque converter ring gear (CVT) for damage. Replace any damaged parts.

Replace the starter or remove and disassemble it , and check for these problems:

Excessive drag in the engine
Drag in the starter armature
Shorted armature winding
Open circuit in the starter armature commutator segments
Excessively worn starter brushes
Open circuit in the starter brushes
Dirty or damaged helical splines or drive gear
Faulty overrunning clutch