Starter Test - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Starter Test

NOTE: The air temperature must be between 59 and
100°F (15 and 38°C) before testing.
Recommended Procedure:
Use a starter system tester.
Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Test and troubleshoot as described.
Alternate Procedure:
Use following equipment:
— Ammeter, 0 - 400 A
— Voltmeter, 0 - 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)
— Tachometer, 0 - 1,200 rpm
Hook up a voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair, reset
the PCM to clear any codes (see
Check the Starter Engagement
1. Disconnect the 8P and 6P connector from the ICM.
6P CONNECTOR
ICM
NEGATIVE
TERMINAL
section 11).
8P CONNECTOR
With the shift lever in
2.
switch to START (III).
The starter should crank the engine. If the starter
does not crank the engine, go to step 3.
If it cranks the engine erratically or too slowly, go
to "Check for Wear and Damage" on the next
page.
Check the battery, battery positive cable, ground,
3.
starter cut relay, and the wire connections for loose-
ness and corrosion. Test again. If the starter still does
not crank the engine, go to step 4.
4. Unplug the connector (BLK/WHT wire) from the
starter. Make sure the shift lever is in
connect a jumper wire from the battery positive (+)
terminal to the solenoid terminal. The starter should
crank the engine.
S (SOLENOID)
TERMINAL
BLK/WHT
WIRE
If the starter still does not crank the engine, remove
it, and diagnose its internal problem.
If the starter cranks the engine, go to step 5 and
continue the test.
5. Check the ignition switch.
6. Check the starter cut relay.
7. Check for an open in the wire between the ignition
switch and starter.
8. Check the immobilizer system (see
or , turn the ignition
or , then
section 23).