Accord EX Coupe L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
5. Make sure the transmission is in neutral, then disconnect the BLK/WHT wire (A) from the starter solenoid (B). Connect a jumper wire from the
battery positive terminal to the solenoid terminal.
Did the starter crank the engine?
YES-Go to step 6.
NO-Remove the starter and diagnose its internal problems.
6. Check the following items in the order listed until you find the open circuit.
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Check the BLK/WHT wire and connectors between the starter cut relay and the ignition switch, and between the starter cut relay and the
starter.
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Check the ignition switch.
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With A/T, check the A/T gear position switch and connector. With M/T, check the clutch interlock switch and connector.
7. Check engine speed during cranking.
Is engine speed above 100 rpm?
YES-Go to step 8.
NO-Remove and disassemble the starter, and check for the following until you find the cause.
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Excessively worn starter brushes
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Open circuit in commutator brushes
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Dirty or damaged helical spline or drive gear
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Faulty drive gear clutch
8. Check the cranking voltage and current draw.
Is cranking voltage no less than 8.5 volts (with A/T) or 8.0 volts (with M/T), and current draw no more than 380 amps (with A/T) or 280 amps
(with M/T)?
YES-Go to step 9.
NO-Remove and disassemble the starter, and check for the following until you find the cause.
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Open circuit in starter armature commutator segments
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Starter armature dragging
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Shorted armature winding
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Excessive drag in engine
9. Remove the starter and inspect its drive gear and the flywheel or torque converter ring gear for damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Starter Solenoid Test