| Engine does not start (does not crank) |
- Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
- Test the battery for a low state of 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 (A/T model) (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST
).
- Check the clutch interlock switch (M/T model) (see CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST
).
- Check the ignition switch or related circuits (see TEST
).
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- Poor ground at G101 (A/T model), G401 (M/T model)
- Seized engine
|
| Engine cranks, but does not start |
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
).
- Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST
).
- Check the ignition system.
- Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION
).
- Check for a plugged fuel filter (see FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACEMENT
).
- Check the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY TEST
).
- Check for low engine compression (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION
).
- Check for a damaged or broken cam chain.
- Do the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) reset function with the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to cancel the ALL INJECTORS STOP function.
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- Weak or fouled spark plugs
- Poor quality fuel
|
| Engine is hard to start |
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
).
- 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 PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACEMENT
).
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- Weak or fouled spark plugs
- Poor quality fuel
|
| Engine cranks slowly |
- Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
- Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST
).
- Check the starter for binding (see STARTER OVERHAUL
).
- Check for excessive drag in the engine.
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