Starter Solenoid Test - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Starting System
Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
(cont'd)
6. Check the following items in the order listed until
you find the open circuit.
• Check the BLK/WHT wire and connectors
between the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
and the ignition switch, and between the driver's
under-dash fuse/relay box and the starter.
• Check the ignition switch (see page 22-145).
• Check the transmission range switch and
connector.
• Check the BLU/WHT wire between the starter cut
relay and transmission range switch.
• Substitute a known-good starter cut relay.
7. Check the cranking voltage and current draw.
Is cranking voltage greater than or equal to 8.5 V
and current draw less than or equal to 380A?
YES Go to step 8.
NO Replace the starter, or remove and
disassemble it, and check for the following until
you find the cause.
• Open circuit in starter armature commutator
segments
• Starter armature dragging
• Shorted armature winding
• Excessive drag in engine
8. Check engine speed during cranking.
Is engine speed above 100 rpm?
YES Go to step 9.
NO Remove and disassemble the starter, and
check for the following until you find the cause.
• Excessively worn starter brushes
• Open circuit in commutator brushes
• Dirty or damaged helical spline or drive gear
• Faulty drive gear clutch
9. Remove the starter and inspect its drive gear and
the torque converter ring gear for damage. Replace
any damaged parts.
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Starter Solenoid Test

1. Disconnect the starter cable, BLK/WHT wire and
starter motor wire.
2. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the
S terminal and the armature housing (ground).
There should be continuity.
• If there is continuity, go to step 3.
• If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.
S
3. Check the pull-in coil for continuity between the
S terminal and M terminal. There should be
continuity.
• If there is continuity, the solenoid is OK.
• If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.
M