| Engine does not start (does not crank) |
- Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
- Test the battery for a low charge (see BATTERY TEST
).
- Check the starter (see
STARTER SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
- Check the starter cut relay (see ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATOR
).
- Check the clutch interlock switch (see
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST ).
- Check the ignition switch or wire (see IGNITION SWITCH
).
- Check the engine start switch.
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Poor ground at G401 |
| Engine cranks, but does not start |
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs.
- Check the IMMOBI status and function (see TROUBLESHOOTING ('06-09 MODELS)
).
- Check the fuel pressure:
- Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line:
- Check for a plugged fuel filter:
- Check the throttle body:
- Check for low engine compression (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION
).
- Check for a damaged or broken cam chain.
- '06-09 models: Do the engine control module (ECM) reset in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu to cancel ALL INJECTORS STOP with the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS).
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| Engine is hard to start |
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs.
- Check the fuel pressure:
- Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line:
- Check for a plugged fuel filter:
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| Engine cranks slowly |
- Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
- Test the battery for a low charge (see BATTERY TEST
).
- Check the starter for binding (see
STARTER OVERHAUL ).
- Check for excessive drag in the engine.
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