Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 55

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Starting System
Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'd)
10. Make sure the shift lever is in N or P (A/T model) or
neutral (M/T model), then disconnect the starter
subharness 1P connector (A) from the engine wire
harness 1P connector (B). Connect a jumper wire
from the battery positive terminal to the starter
subharness 1P connector.
＊０２
Does the starter crank the engine?
YES
NO −
subharness 1P connector and the starter. If the wire
is OK, remove the starter, and repair or replace it as
necessary.
11. Check the following items in the order listed until
you find the open circuit:
• The YEL wire and connectors between the driver's
under-dash fuse/relay box and the ignition switch.
• The BLK/WHT wire and connectors between the
driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the
engine wire harness 1P connector.
• The ignition switch (see page 22-94).
• The clutch interlock switch (M/T model) or the
transmission range switch (A/T model) and
connector.
• The starter cut relay (see page 22-91).
4-8
A
− Go to step 11.
Check the BLK/WHT wire between the starter
12. Connect the alternator, the regulator, the battery &
starter tester (OTC 3131) to the battery.
NOTE: The probe is not used for starter testing.
13. Do the STARTING TEST.
Does the display indicate cranking voltage greater
than or equal to 8.5 V ( M/ T model)/ 7 .7 V ( A/ T
model) and is the current draw less than or equal
to 380 A ( M/ T model)/ 400 A ( A/ T model)?
YES −
−
NO
disassemble it, and check for these problems:
• Drag in the starter armature
• Short in the armature winding
B
• 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 over running clutch
14. 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.
15. Select ECM/PCM reset (see page 11-4) to cancel
ALL INJECTORS STOP on the HDS.
Go to step 14.
Replace the starter, or remove and