Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual page 579

ELECTRIC STARTER/ STARTER CLUTCH
TROUBLESHOOTING
19-4
Starter motor does not turn
1. Fuse Inspection
Check for blown main fuse or sub fuse.
Is the fuse blown?
YES - Replace the fuse.
NO - GO TO STEP 2.
2. Battery Inspection
Make sure the battery is fully charged and in good condition.
Is the battery in good condition?
YES - Replace the fuse.
NO - GO TO STEP 3.
3. Starter Relay Switch Operation
Check the starter relay switch operation.
You should hear t he relay "CLICK" when the starter switch button is depressed.
Does the relay "CLICK"?
YES - GO TO STEP 4.
NO - GO TO STEP 5.
4. Starter Motor Inspection
Apply battery voltage to the starter motor directly and check the operation.
Does the st arter motor turn?
YES - • Poorly connected starter motor cable.
• Faulty starter relay switch (page 19-17).
NO - Fau lty starter motor (page 19-6).
5. Relay Coil Ground W ire Lines Inspection
Disconnect the starter relay switch connector, and check the relay coil ground wire lines as below for
continuity:
1. Green/Red term inal-clutch switch diode- neutral switch line (with the tra nsmission in neutral and
clutch lever released).
2. Green/Red terminal/clutch switch- side stand switch line (in any gear except neutral, and with the
clutch lever pulled in and the side stand up.
Apply battery voltage to the starter motor directly and check the operation .
Is there continuity?
NO - • Faulty neutral switch (page 20-25).
• Faulty neutral diode (page 19-18).
• Faulty clutch switch {page 20-24).
• Faulty side stand switch (page 20-25).
• Loose or poor contact connector.
• Open circuit in wire harness.
YES - GO TO STEP 6.