Starting System; Clutch Interlock Switch Test - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

Starting System
Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
(cont'd)
7. Check the engine speed w h i l e cranking the engine.
Is the engine speed above 100 rpm?
Y E S - G o t o step 8.
NO — Replace the starter, or remove and
disassemble the starter, and check for the f o l l o w i n g
until y o u f i n d the cause.
• Excessively w o r n starter brushes
• Open circuit in c o m m u t a t o r brushes
• Dirty or damaged helical spline or drive gear
• Faulty drive gear clutch
8. Check the cranking voltage and current draw.
Is cranking voltage no less than 8.5 volts (with
A/T) or 8.0 volts (with M/T), and current draw no
more than 380 amps (with A/T) or 280 amps (with
M/T)?
Y E S - G o t o step 9.
NO —Replace the starter, or remove and
disassemble the starter, and check for the f o l l o w i n g
until y o u find the cause.
• Open circuit in starter armature c o m m u t a t o r
segments
• Starter armature dragging
• Shorted armature w i n d i n g
• Excessive drag in engine
9. Remove the starter and inspect its drive gear and
the f l y w h e e l or t o r q u e converter ring gear f o r
damage. Replace any damaged parts. •
Clutch Interlock Switch Test
1. Disconnect the clutch interlock switch 2P connector.
2. Remove the clutch interlock switch (A).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals
according to the table.
\ T e r m i n a l
1 2
C l u t c h I n t e r l o c k S w i t c h \
1 2
P R E S S E D o — .
O
R E L E A S E D
4. If necessary, replace the switch or adjust the clutch
padal height (see page 12-4).
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