Starter Circuit Troubleshooting; Did The Starter Crank The Engine? - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

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Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
NOTE:
• Airtemperature must be between 59° and 100°F 115°
and 38°C I during this procedure.
• After this test, or any subsequent repair, reset the
engine controle module IECMI to clear any diagnostic
trouble codes IDTCsiisee page 11-41.
• The battery must be in good condition and fully
charged.
If you disconnect the battery, do the ECM idle learn
procedure Isee page 11-1391.
Recommended Procedure:
• Use a starter system tester.
• Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Alternate Procedure
1. Hook up the following equipment:
• Ammeter, 0-400 A
• Voltmeter, 0-20 V laccurate within 0.1 voltl
• Tachometer, 0-1200 rpm
2. Remove the No. 17 115AI fuse from the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
3. With the clutch pedal pressed, turn the ignition
switch to start (III).
Did the starter crank the engine normally?
YES- The starting system is OK .•
NO-Go to step 4.
4. Check the battery condition. Check electrical
connections at the battery, the negative battery
cable to body, the engine ground cables and the
starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try
starting the engine again.
Did the starter crank the engine?
YES-Repairing the loose connection fixed the
problem. The starting system is now OK .•
NO-If starter will not crank the engine at all, go to
step 5. If it cranks the engine erratically or too
slowly, go to step 7. If it won't disengage from the
flywheel ring gear when you release the key, check
for the following until you find the cause.
• Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction
• Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch
5. Make sure the transmission is in neutral, then
disconnect the starter subharness 1 P connector (A)
from the engine wire harness 1 P connector IBI.
Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive
terminal to the starter subharness 1 P connector.
B
n.'.J'iO-\:,----A
Did the starter crank the engine?
YES-Go to step 6.
NO-Check the BLK/WHT wire between the starter
subharness 1 P connector and the starter. If wire is
OK,
remove
the starter, and repair or replace as
necessary.
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