Civic Hatchback L4-1.5L SOHC (VTEC) (1995)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
Mistuba Starters
Ensure air temperature is between 59-100°F before testing.
1. Connect suitable battery-starter tester according to manufacturers instructions.
2. Disconnect 2-P connector from distributor.
3. On models with manual transaxle, press clutch pedal to floor.
4. Turn ignition switch to Start position. If starter does not crank engine, check battery condition, battery positive wire, ground and wire connections
for looseness or corrosion.
5. If starter still does not crank engine, bypass ignition switch circuit as follows:
a. Disconnect black/white wire from solenoid terminal on starter.
b. Connect a jumper wire from battery positive terminal to solenoid terminal.
c. If starter cranks engine, check for an open in black/white wire circuit between starter and ignition switch. If circuit is satisfactory, check
connectors and ignition switch.
d. On models with automatic transaxle, check neutral safety switch and connector.
e. On models with manual transaxle, check starter relay, clutch interlock switch and connectors.
6. If starter still does not crank engine, remove and diagnose for internal problems.
7. Check voltage and current draw. Cranking voltage on all starters should be no less than 8 volts and current draw should be no more than 400 amps.
8. Check for starter disengagement as follows:
a. On models with manual transaxle, press clutch pedal to floor.
b. Turn ignition switch to Start and release to Run.
c. If starter drive gear hangs up on flywheel or flex plate, check solenoid plunger and switch for malfunction or drive gear assembly for dirty or
damaged overrunning clutch.