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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Engine does not start (does not crank)
  1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
  2. Test the battery for a low charge (see BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter (see STARTER SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  4. Check the starter cut relay (see ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATOR ).
  5. Check the clutch interlock switch (see CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST ).
  6. Check the ignition switch or wire (see IGNITION SWITCH ).
  7. Check the engine start switch.
Poor ground at G401
Engine cranks, but does not start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs.
  2. Check the IMMOBI status and function (see TROUBLESHOOTING ('06-09 MODELS) ).
  3. Check the fuel pressure:
  4. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line:
  5. Check for a plugged fuel filter:
  6. Check the throttle body:
  7. Check for low engine compression (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ).
  8. Check for a damaged or broken cam chain.
  9. '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).
 
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:
 
Engine cranks slowly
  1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
  2. Test the battery for a low charge (see BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter for binding (see STARTER OVERHAUL ).
  4. Check for excessive drag in the engine.