NOTE:

- Air temperature must be between 15 and 38 °C (59 and 100 °F) during this procedure.
- After this inspection, you must select engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) reset, using the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS), otherwise ECM/PCM continues to stop the fuel injectors.
- The battery must be in good condition and fully charged.

Recommended Procedure:

- Use a starter system tester.
- Connect and operate the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Alternate Procedure

1. Hook up the following equipment:
   - Ammeter, 0−400 A
   - Voltmeter, 0−20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).

1. Select PGM-FI, INSPECTION, and then ALL INJECTORS OFF on the HDS.

1. With the shift lever in N or P position (A/T), turn the ignition switch to start (III).

Did the starter crank the engine normally?

YES | - | The starting system is OK. Go to Step 11 .
NO | - | Go to Step 5 .

1. Check the battery condition. Check electrical connections at the battery, the negative battery cable to body, the engine ground cables and the starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try starting the engine again.

Did the starter crank the engine?

YES | - | Repairing the loose connection fixed the problem. The starting system is OK. Go to Step 11 .
NO | - | Check the following:

- If the starter will not crank the engine at all, go to Step 6 .
- If it cranks the engine erratically or too slowly, go to Step 8 .
- If it does not disengage from the flywheel or torque converter ring gear when you release the key, check the following:

- | Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction
- | Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch