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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Engine does not crank
  1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
  2. Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check for PGM-FI DTCs.
  4. Check the starter (see STARTER SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  5. Check the starter cut relay (see POWER RELAY TEST ).
  6. Check the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST ).
  7. Check the ignition switch and its related circuits (see IGNITION SWITCH TEST ).
 
Engine cranks, but does not start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs.
  2. Check for IMMOBI status and function (see SYSTEM CHECK ).
  3. Check the fuel pressure.
  4. Check the ignition system.
  5. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line.
  6. Check for a plugged fuel filter.
  7. Check the throttle body.
  8. Check for low engine compression.
  9. Check for a damaged or broken cam chain.
  10. Do the power train control module (PCM) reset function with Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to control the ALL INJECTOR STOP function.
  • Weak or fouled spark plugs
  • Poor quality fuel
Engine is hard to start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs.
  2. Check the fuel pressure.
  3. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line.
  4. Check for a plugged fuel filter.
  • Weak or fouled spark plugs
  • Poor quality fuel
Engine cranks slowly
  1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
  2. Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter for binding (see STARTER OVERHAUL ).
  4. Check for excessive drag in the engine.
  5. Check for excessive drag in the transmission.