Starter Test; Recommended Procedure; Alternate Procedure; Check The Starter Engagement - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Starting System
Starter Test
NOTE : The air temperature must be between 59 and
100"F 115 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 the 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.
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
NOTE : After this test. or any subsequent repair, reset
the ECM/ PCM to clear any codes (see section 11).
Check the Starter Engagement:
1. Re move the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from th e under-hood
fuse/ relay box.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START (1111 with the shift
lever in
[ID
or
~
position
(AfT)
or with the clutch
pedal depressed (Mm. The starter should crank the
engine.
• If th e starter does not c rank the engine, go to
step 3 .
• If it cranks the engine erratically or too slowly, go
to "Check for Wear and Damag e" on the next
page.
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3. Check the battery, battery positive cable, ground,
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 and solenoid
terminal) from the starter.
5. Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive
(+)
terminal to the solenoid terminal.
The starter should crank the engine.
STERMINAL
• 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 6.
6. Check the ignition switch (see section 23).
7. Check t he starter cut relay (see section 23).
8. Check the
AfT
gear position switch
(AfT)
or the clutch
interlock switch
(Mm.
9. Check for an open in the wire between the ignition
switch and starter.
(cont'dl
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