| 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
POWER RELAY TEST
).
- Check the transmission range switch (see
TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST
).
- Check the ignition switch or wire (see
TEST
).
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Poor ground at G101 |
| Engine cranks, but does not start |
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see
HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM)
).
- Check the PGM-FI main relays (see
POWER RELAY TEST
).
- Check immobilizer system.
- Check the fuel pressure (see
FUEL PRESSURE TEST
).
- Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see
FUEL LINE INSPECTION
).
- Check for a plugged fuel filter (see
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
).
- Check the throttle body (see EGR SYSTEM
).
- Check for low engine compression:
- Check for a damaged or broken timing belt.
- Do the powertrain control module (PCM) reset function with the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to cancel the ALL INJECTOR STOP function.
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Fuel level in tank |
| Engine is hard to start |
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see
HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM)
).
- Check the fuel pressure (see
FUEL PRESSURE TEST
).
- Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see
FUEL LINE INSPECTION
).
- Check for a plugged fuel filter (see
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
).
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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 an excessive drag in the engine.
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