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Engine Electrical
Starting System
Ignition System
Charging SystemCruise Control
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Special Tools . 4-2
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Component Location Index . 4-3
Symptom Troubleshooting
Index . 4-4
Circuit Diagram . 4-5
Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting . 4-6
Clutch Interlock Switch Test . 4-8
Starter Performance Test . 4-9
Starter Removal and Installation . 4-10
Starter Overhaul . 4-13
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Component Location Index . 4-18
Circuit Diagram
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Ignition Timing Inspection . 4-20
Ignition Coil Removal/ Installation . 4-21
Spark Plug Inspection . 4-21
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Symptom Troubleshooting
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Circuit Diagram . 4-25 ......
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Charging System Indicator
Circuit Troubleshooting . 4-26
Alternator and Regulator Circuit Troubleshooting . 4-28
Alternator Control Circuit Troubleshooting . 4-29
Drive Belt Inspection . 4-30
Drive Belt Replacement . 4-31
Drive Belt Auto-tensioner Inspection . 4-31
Drive Belt Auto-tensioner Removal/Installation . 4-32
Tensioner Pulley Replacement . 4-33
Idler Pulley Replacement . 4-34
Alternator Removal and Installation . 4-34
Alternator Overhaul . 4-38
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Component Location Index . 4-43
Symptom Troubleshooting
Index . 4-44
Circuit Diagram . 4-46
Cruise Control Input Test . 4-47
Cruise Control Combination Switch Test/Replacement . 4-49
Clutch Pedal Position Switch Test . 4-50
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4-2
Engine Electrical
Special Tools
07746-0010300
Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 1
07749-0010000 Driver 1
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Starting System
Component Location Index
UNDER-DASH
FUSE/RELAY BOX
STARTER CUT RELAY
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH
(M/T model)
STARTER TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH (A/T model)BATTERY
Test, page 22-70
Test, page 4-8
Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting, page 4-6
Performance Test, page 4-9
Removal and Installation, page 4-10
Overhaul, page 4-13 Test, page 14-265
Replacement, page 14-267Test, page 22-67
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Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
4-4
Starting System
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Engine does not start
(does not crank)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
Test the battery for a low state of charge (see page
22-67).
Check the starter (see page 4-6).
Check the starter cut relay (see page 22-70).
Check the clutch interlock switch (M/T model) (see page
4-8).
Check the transmission range switch (A/T model)
(see page 14-265).
Check the ignition switch or wire (see page 22-72). Poor ground at G101
(A/T model) or G401
(M/T model)
Engine cranks, but does
not start 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Check for IMMOBI status and function (see page
22-325).
Check the fuel pressure (see page 11-325).
Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see page
11-326).
Check for a plugged fuel filter (see page 11-337).
Check the throttle body (see page 11-
343).
Check for low engine compression (see page 6-7).
Check for a damage or broken cam chain (see page
6-21).
Do the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control
module (PCM) reset in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu
to cancel the ALL INJECTORS STOP with the Honda
Diagnostic System (HDS). Empty fuel tank
Weak or fouled spark
plugs
Engine is hard to start 1. 2.
3.
4.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Check the fuel pressure (see page 11-325).
Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see page
11-326).
Check for a plugged fuel filter (see page 11-337). Weak or fouled spark
plugs
Engine cranks slowly 1. 2.
3.
4.Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
Test the battery for a low state of charge (see page
22-67).
Check the starter for binding (see page 4-13).
Check for excessive drag in the engine.
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Circuit Diagram
G401BLK
ORN
(M/T model) BLK
BLU/WHT
G101ORN
RED
No. 1 (100 A)
IGNITION SWITCH
BAT ST
No. 2 (50 A)
BATTERY UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
BLK/WHTYEL
STARTER
CUT
RELAYUNDER-DASH
FUSE/RELAY
BOX
TRANSMISSION
RANGE SWITCH
(ON: P, N position)
CLUTCH
INTERLOCK
SWITCH
(ON: Pedal
pressed)
ST HOT in
START (III)
H1 3
C11
1
2F29
STARTER S
B
WHT
G9
19
20C101
1
C102
WHT
(A/T model)
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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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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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