Honda CSX 06 Manual page 53

Starting System
Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting
Special Tools Required
Alternator, Regulator, Battery & Starter tester OTC3131
Available through the Honda Canada Inc. Technical
Tools Department; FAX
ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com ＠
NOTE:
• Air temperature must be within 15 38 °C
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(59 100 °F) 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.
OTC3131
2. Do the BATTERY TEST.
Does the display indicate GOOD or GOOD, LOW
CHARGE?
YES − The battery is OK. Go to step 3.
NO − If the display indicates BAD BATTERY, replace
the battery, then retest. If the display indicates
CHARGE & RETEST, charge the battery, then retest.
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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 does not communicate,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-204).
6. Select ALL INJECTORS STOP in the PGM-FI
INSPECTION menu with 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?
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YES The starting system is OK. Go to step 14.
− Go to step 8.
NO
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 14.
NO − Based on the following symptoms, take the
appropriate action:
• If the starter does 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 does 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