Odyssey EX L4-2253cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
Starter Motor: Testing and Inspection
Starter Inspection
Starter Test
NOTE: The air temperature must be between 59 and 100 °F (15 and 38 °C) before testing.
Recommended Procedure:
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Use a starter system tester.
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Connect and operate the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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Test and troubleshoot as described.
Alternate Procedure:
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Use the following equipment:
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Ammeter, 0 - 400 A
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Voltmeter, 0 - 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)
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Tachometer, 0 - 1,200 rpm
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Hook up voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair, reset the PCM to clear any codes.
Check Starter Engagement
1. Remove No. 33 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
2. With the shift lever in [P] or [N], turn the ignition switch to START (III). The starter should crank the engine. If the starter does not crank the
engine, go to step 3.
3. Check the battery, battery positive cable, ground, starter cut relay, and the wire connections for loose ness and corrosion. Test again. If the starter
still does not crank the engine, go to step 4.
Starter Test
4. Unplug the connector (BLK/WHT wire and solenoid terminal) from the starter.
Make sure the shift lever is in [P] or [N], then connect a jumper wire from the battery positive (+) terminal to the solenoid terminal. The starter