Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting

Special Tools Required
Alternator, Regulator, Battery & Starter tester OTC3131
Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program 1-888-424-6857
NOTE:
• Air temperature must be within 59 100 °F
(15 38 °C) during this procedure. −
• After this inspection, you must reset the engine
control module (ECM)/powertrain control module
(PCM). Otherwise, the ECM/PCM will continue to stop
the fuel injectors from operating.
• The battery must be in good condition and fully
charged.
1. Connect the alternator, regulator, battery & starter
tester (OTC3131) to the battery as shown.
NOTE: The probe is not used for battery testing.
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OTC3131
2. Do the BATTERY TEST.
Does the display indicate GOOD or GOOD, LOW
CHARGE?
YES
NO −
the battery, then retest. If the tester indicates
CHARGE & RETEST, do the Battery Test After
Charge, then retest.
−
− The battery is OK. Go to step 3.
If the tester indicates BAD BATTERY, replace
3. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle
and the ECM/PCM. If it doesn't communicate,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-208).
6. Select PGM-FI, INSPECTION, then ALL INJECTORS
STOP on the HDS.
7. Set the parking brake, then with the shift lever in N
or P (A/T model) or the clutch pedal pressed (M/T
model), turn the ignition switch to START (III).
Does the starter crank the engine normally?
YES − The starting system is OK. Go to step 15.
−
NO Go to step 8.
8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
9. Check the electrical connections at the battery, the
negative battery cable to the body, the engine
ground cables, and the starter for looseness and
corrosion. Then try cranking the engine again.
Does the starter crank the engine normally?
YES − Repairing the loose connection corrected the
problem. The starting system is OK. Go to step 15.
NO − Based on the following symptoms, take the
appropriate action:
• If the starter will not crank the engine at all, go to
step 10.
• If the starter cranks the engine erratically or too
slowly, go to step 12.
• If the starter will not disengage from the flywheel
ring gear (M/T model) or torque converter ring
gear (A/T model) when you release the key,
replace the starter, or remove and disassemble it,
and check for the following:
– Starter solenoid and switch malfunction
– Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning
clutch
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