Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 47

Starting System
Starter Circuit Troubleshootin g
(cont'dl
Clutch Interlock Switch Test
1. Disconnect the clutch interlock switch 2p connector.
Remove the clutch interlock switch (A).
Check for continuity between the terminals
according to the table.
. lf the continuity is not as specified.
replace the
clutch interlock switch.
. lf OK, install clutch interlock switch
and adjust
the clutch pedat height (see page 12-4).
\
Teiminal
Clutch l.rterlock Switch \
PRESSED
o-- ----o
RELEASED
?
6. Check the following items in the order listed until
you find the open circuit.
. Check the BLKMHT wire and
connectors
between the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
ignition switch, and between the under_dash
fuse/relay box and the starter.
. Check the ignition switch (see page
22_93).
. Check the transmission range switch
and
connector (4,/T) or the clutch interlock switch and
connector (M/T).
. Check the staner cut relay.
. Check the BLK wire between
the clutch interlock
switch and G101(AvlT) or c402(M/T).
7. Check the cranking voltage and current draw.
ls cranking voltage greater than or equal to B.S V
(K20Ag engine)/A.7 V (K2OA2 engine) and current
draw less than or equal to S5O A ( K2OAT engine)/
230 A (K20A2 engine)?
YES-Go to step 8.
NO - Replace the starter, or remove and
disassemble it, and check for the following until
you find the cause.
. Starter armature dragging
. Shorted armature winding
. Excessive drag in engine
8. Check the engine speed while cranking the engine.
ls the engine speed above 100 rpm?
YES Go to step 9.
NO - Replace the starter, or remove and
disassemble it, and check for the following until
you find the cause.
. Excessively worn starter brushes
. Open circuit in commutator brushes
. Open circuit in starter armature
commutator
segments
. Dirty or damaged helical splines
or drive gear
. Faulty drive gear clutch
9. Remove the starter, and inspect its drive gear and
the flywheel or torque converter ring gear for
damage. Replace any damaged parts.l
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