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4-6Starting System
Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting
OTC3131
Alternator, Regulator, Battery & Starter tester OTC3131
Available through the Honda Canada Inc. Technical
Tools Department; FAX
866-398-8665/e-mail:
ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
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 operating.
The battery must be in good condition and fully charged.
1. Connect the alternator, regulator, battery & starter tester (OTC3131) to the battery as shown.
NOTE: The probe is not used for battery testing.
2. Do the BATTERY TEST. ThebatteryisOK.Gotostep3.
If the display indicates BAD BATTERY, replace
the battery, then retest. If the display indicates
CHARGE & RETEST, charge the battery, then retest. 3. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ECM/PCM. If it does not communicate,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-204).
6. Select ALL INJECTORS STOP in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu with the HDS.
7. Set the parking brake, then with the shift lever in N or P (A/T model) or the clutch pedal pressed (M/T
model), turn the ignition switch to START (III).
The starting system is OK. Go to step 14.
Go to step 8.
8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
9. 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.
Repairing the loose connection corrected the
problem. The starting system is OK. Go to step 14.
Based on the following symptoms, take the
appropriate action:
If the starter does not crank the engine at all, go to step 10.
If the starter cranks the engine erratically or too slowly,gotostep12.
If the starter does 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
Does the display indicate GOOD or GOOD, LOWCHARGE? Does t he st ar t er cr ank t he engi ne nor mal l y ?
Does t he st ar t er cr ank t he engi ne nor mal l y ?
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10. Make sure the shift lever is in N or P (A/T model) orneutral (M/T model), then disconnect the engine
wire harness 1P connector (A). Connect a jumper
wire from the battery positive terminal to the
starter subharness 1P connector (B).
Go to step 11.
Check the starter subharness. If the wire is OK,
remove the starter (see page 4-10), then repair or
replace (see page 4-13) it as necessary. 11. Check the following items in the order listed until
you find the problem circuit:
NOTE: After the open circuit or high resistance in
the circuit is found and repaired, go to step 14.
Check for an open or short in the YEL wire and connectors between the driver’s under-dash
fuse/relay box and the ignition switch.
Check for an open or short in the RED wire and connectors between the under-dash fuse/relay
box and the engine wire harness 1P connector.
Check for an open or short in the ORN wire and connectors between the under-dash fuse/relay
box and the clutch interlock switch (M/T model).
Check for an open or short in the ORN wire, BLU/ WHT wire and connectors between the under-
dash fuse/relay box and the transmission range
switch (A/T model).
Check for poor ground at G401 (M/T model) or G101 (A/T model).
Check for a faulty ignition switch (see page 22-72).
Check for a faulty clutch interlock switch (M/T model) (see page 4-8).
Check for a faulty transmission range switch (A/T model) (see page 14-265).
Check for a faulty starter cut relay (see page 22-70).
(cont’d)
Does the starter crank the engine?
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M/T model
4-84-8 Starting System
Starter System Circuit
Troubleshooting (cont’d)
Clutch Interlock Switch Test
OTC3131 A
B
Terminal
Position
Clutch Interlock Switch
Clutch Interlock Switch 2
1
(PRESSED)
(RELEASED)
12. Do the STARTING TEST with the alternator, regulator battery & starter tester.
NOTE: The probe is used for starter testing.
Go to step 13.
Replace the starter, or remove and
disassemble it, and check for these problems:
Draginthestarterarmature
Short in the armature winding
Excessive drag in the engine
Open circuit in 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
13. Remove the starter, and inspect its drive gear and the flywheel ring gear (M/T model) or the torque
converter ring gear (A/T model) for damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
14. Select ECM/PCM reset (see page 11-4) in the PGM- FI INSPECTION menu to cancel ALL INJECTORS
STOP with the HDS. 1. Disconnect the clutch interlock switch 2P connector
(A).
2. Remove the clutch interlock switch (B).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals accordingtothetable.
If the continuity is not as specified, replace the clutch interlock switch (see page 12-8).
If OK, install the clutch interlock switch, and adjust the pedal height (see page 12-8).
Terminal side of
male terminals
Does the display indicate cranking voltage greatert han or equal t o 8.5 V and t he cur r ent d r aw l esst han or equal t o 380 A?
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Overrunning Clutch Inspection Starter Reassembly
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B
A A
B CD
E
F
14. While holding the drive gear (A), turn the gear shaft (B) counterclockwise. Check that the drive
gear comes out to the other end. If the drive gear
does not move smoothly, replace the gear cover
assembly.
15. While holding the drive gear, turn the gear shaft clockwise. The gear shaft should turn freely. If the
gear shaft does not turn freely, replace the gear
cover assembly.
16. If the drive gear is worn or damaged, replace the overrunning clutch assembly; the gear is not
available separately.
Check the condition of the flywheel ring gear (M/T
model), or the torque converter ring gear (A/T
model) to see if the starter drive gear teeth are
damaged. 17. Install the brush into the brush holder, and set the
armature (A) in the brush holder (B).
NOTE: To seat the new brushes, slip a strip of 500
or 600 sandpaper, with the grit side up, between
the commutator and each brush, and smoothly turn
the armature. The contact surface of the brushes
will be sanded to the same contour as the
commutator.
18. While squeezing a spring (C), insert it in the hole on the brush holder, and push it until it bottoms.
Repeat this for the other three springs (D, E, and F).
19. Install the armature and the brush holder assembly into the housing.
NOTE: Make sure the armature stays in the holder.
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Cruise Control
Component Location Index
CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH (M/T model)
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCHCRUISE CONTROL
COMBINATION SWITCHCRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
(In the gauge control module (tach))
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(In the gauge control module (tach))
TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH (A/T model)
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)/
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
Test, page 4-50
Clutch Pedal Adjustment, page 12-8
Test, page 22-181
Pedal Height Adjustment, page 19-6Test/Replacement, page 4-49
Test, page 14-265
Replacement, page 14-267
Cruise Control Input Test, page 4-47
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Cruise Control
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Cruise control cannot be
set
1.
2.
3.
4.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Check the No. 3 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay
box.
Do the cruise control combination switch test (see page
4-49).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47). Poor ground G101 (A/T
model) or G401 (M/T
model)
Cruise control can be set,
butthecruisemain
indicator does not come
on 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function
procedure (see page 22-241).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control main switch signal input. Faulty gauge control
module (tach)
Cruise control can be set,
but the cruise control
indicator does not come
on 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function
procedure (see page 22-241).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control indicator signal input. Faulty gauge control
module (tach)
Vehicle does not
accelerate accordingly
when the resume/accel
button is pressed 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the cruise control combination switch test (see page
4-49).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control resume/accel switch signal input. Open circuit, loose or
disconnected terminal:
ORN
Set speed does not
cancel when the brake
pedal is pressed 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the brake pedal position switch test (see page
22-181).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the brake pedal position switch signal input. Short to power on
the BRN wire
Faulty brake pedal
position switch
Set speed does not
cancel (engine rpm stays
high) when the clutch
pedal is pressed (M/T
model) 1.
2.
3.
Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the clutch pedal position switch test (see page 4-50).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the clutch pedal position switch signal input. Short to ground in
the LT BLU wire
Faulty clutch pedal
position switch
Set speed does not
cancel when the cruise
control main button is
pressed 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the cruise control combination switch test (see page
4-49).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control main switch signal input. Short to power on the
YEL wire
Set speed does not
cancel when the cancel
button is pressed 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the cruise control combination switch test (see page
4-49).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control cancel switch signal input. Open circuit, loose or
disconnected
terminals: LT GRN or
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Set speed does not
resume when the
resume/accel button is
pressed (with the cruise
control main button
pressed on, and set
speed temporarily
canceled by pressing the
brake pedal)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Check the brake pedal position switch adjustment
(see page 19-6).
Do the cruise control combination switch test (see page
4-49).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control resume/accel switch signal input.
Test the brake pedal position switch signal input. Open circuit, loose or
disconnected
terminal: ORN
Faulty brake pedal
position switch
Set speed does not
resume when the
resume/accel button is
pressed (with the cruise
control main button
pressed on, and set
speed temporarily
canceled by pressing the
clutch pedal) (M/T model) 1.
2.
3.
4.
Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Check the clutch pedal position switch adjustment
(see page 12-8).
Do the cruise control combination switch test (see page
4-49).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control resume/accel switch signal input.
Test the clutch pedal position switch signal input. Open circuit, loose or
disconnected
terminal: ORN
Faulty clutch pedal
position switch
With the ignition switch
in ON (II), and the lighting
switch turned on, the
cruise control
combination switch
illumination does not
come on Check the cruise control combination switch (see page 4-49).
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Circuit Diagram
(A/T model) 764 5 12
G504 11
3
LIGHTS
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
C21
C20
C12
12 V
5V
C4
G401 3 2 C1
A20
3
2 4
1 (50 A) No. 2
No. 19 (15 A) No. 21 (15 A)
A8
A6
C43 B28 GRY
ORN
ECM/PCM A37
A36
BAT
IG1
A39
A40
C39
C3
A41
THROTTLE BODY
TP SENSOR
No. 3
(10 A)
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
DRIVER
GAUGE CONTROL MODULE (TACH)
No. 12
(15 A)
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
BATTERY
No. 1 (100 A)
CPU
IG1 HOT in
ON (II) and
START (III)
CABLE
REEL
CAN-
CEL RESUME/
ACCEL
CABLE
REEL
THROTTLE
ACTUATOR
BRAKE
PEDAL
POSITION
SWITCH MULTIPLEX
INTEGRATED
CONTROL UNIT
TRANSMISSION
RANGE SWITCH SET/
DECEL
CRUISE
CONTROL
MAIN
CRUISE CONTROL
DIMMING CIRCUIT
PGM-FI
MAIN
RELAY 1
ETCS
CONTROL
RELAY
UNDER-DASH
FUSE/RELAY
BOX HORN
SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL
COMBINATION SWITCH
IGNITION
SWITCH
IG1ETCS
ETCSRLY
IGP
MRLY CANL
CANH
BKSWNC
BKSW
TPSB
TPSA
VCC3
ETCSM
NC ATPFWD SG3
ETCSM
CRMTCLS
D8
H1 F9 F6 F5 E1
3
6
19101114
OUTPUT SHAFT
(COUNTERSHAFT)
SPEED SENSOR CLUTCH
PEDAL
POSITION
SWITCH No. 14 (7.5 A) FUSE
(UNDER-DASH
FUSE/RELAY BOX)
YEL
WHT BLU
YEL
LT BLU
BLK LT GRN ORN RED
LT GRN BRN ORN GRN WHT WHT
YEL RED
5V
BLU/WHT LT BLU BLU/YEL BLU
BLU/RED
GRN/YEL GRN RED/BLK RED/BLU
BLK
WHT
D2
F5 42 31
32
41 1
10
679 8 2
21 18 C101
(M/T model) CANL CANH
19
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