Starting System
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Symptom
Engine does not start
(does not crank)
Engine cranks, but does
not start
Engine is hard to start
Engine cranks slowly
4-4
Diagnostic procedure
1.
Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
2.
Test the battery for a low state of charge (see page
22-67).
3.
Check the starter (see page 4-6).
4.
Check the starter cut relay (see page 22-70).
5.
Check the clutch interlock switch (M/T model) (see page
4-8).
6.
Check the transmission range switch (A/T model)
(see page 14-265).
7.
Check the ignition switch or wire (see page 22-72).
1.
Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
2.
Check for IMMOBI status and function (see page
22-325).
3.
Check the fuel pressure (see page 11-325).
4.
Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see page
11-326).
5.
Check for a plugged fuel filter (see page 11-337).
6.
Check the throttle body (see page 11-343).
7.
Check for low engine compression (see page 6-7).
8.
Check for a damage or broken cam chain (see page
6-21).
9.
Do the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control
module (PCM) reset in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu
to cancel the ALL INJECTORS STOP with the Honda
Diagnostic System (HDS).
1.
Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
2.
Check the fuel pressure (see page 11-325).
3.
Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see page
11-326).
4.
Check for a plugged fuel filter (see page 11-337).
1.
Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
2.
Test the battery for a low state of charge (see page
22-67).
3.
Check the starter for binding (see page 4-13).
4.
Check for excessive drag in the engine.
Also check for
Poor ground at G101
(A/T model) or G401
(M/T model)
•
Empty fuel tank
Weak or fouled spark
•
plugs
Weak or fouled spark
plugs