Select All INJECTORS STOP in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu with the HDS.
?2.
With the transmission in neutral (M/T), P or N position/mode (CVT), and with the clutch pedal (M/T) or brake pedal (CVT) pressed, turn the vehicle to the START mode to crank the engine.
Did the starter crank the engine?
YES
Do the PCM reset in the PGM-FI mode menu to cancel All INJECTORS STOP with the HDS.?
NO
Go to step 3.
3.
Starting system check 2:
Starting system check 2
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
?2.
Check the 12 volt battery condition. Check the electrical connections at the 12 volt battery, the 12 volt battery negative cable to the body, the engine ground cables, and the starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try starting the engine again.
Did the starter crank the engine?
Starter cranks normally
Repairing the loose connection corrected the problem. Do the PCM reset in the PGM-FI mode menu to cancel All INJECTORS STOP with the HDS.?
Starter does not crank engine at all
If the starter does not crank the engine at all, go to step 4.
Starter cranks abnormally
If the starter cranks the engine erratically or too slowly, go to step 5.
Starter overruns
If the starter does not disengage from the flywheel ring gear (M/T) or the torque converter ring gear (CVT) when you release the button or the key, remove the starter, and check for the following:?
Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch
Damaged flywheel ring gear (M/T) or torque converter ring gear (CVT)
4.
Determine possible failure area (starter, others):
Determine possible failure area (starter, others)
?1.
Make sure the transmission is in neutral (M/T), P or N position/mode (CVT).
?2.
Disconnect the following connector.
Starter S terminal 1P connector
?3.
Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.
Terminal A
Starter S terminal 1P connector (male terminal) No. 1:
Terminal B
12 volt battery positive terminal:
Did the starter crank the engine?
YES (without keyless access system)
Check the following items in the order listed until you find the problem in the circuit:?
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the PCM, clutch pedal position switch A, and ground (G302) (L15BA engine).
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Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the relay circuit board, clutch pedal position switch A, and ground (G305) (K20C2 engine).
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the No. A2-2 fuse, the IG1A relay circuit, and the body control module.
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the No. A3-5 fuse and the relay circuit board.
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the No. A8 fuse (L15BA engine/L15BY engine), No. A9 fuse (L15B7 engine/K20C2 engine), the brake pedal position switch, the body control module, and the PCM.
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between No. B21 fuse and the relay circuit board.
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between No. B21 fuse, the brake pedal position switch, and the PCM.
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the relay circuit board and the starter.
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the relay circuit board and PCM.
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the body control module and the PCM (STS line).
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the PCM, the body control module, clutch pedal position switch A, and ground (G302 (L15BA engine)) (G305 (L15B7 engine/K20C2 engine)).
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the transmission range switch and the TCM.
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Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the TCM, the body control module, and the transmission range switch.
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Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the transmission range switch and ground (G201).
NO
Check for an open or short in the wire and connectors between the 12 volt battery and the starter. Test or replace the starter.?
NOTE: Do not inspect the component parts inside the starter if disassembly is prohibited.
5.
Starter test:
Starter test
?1.
Connect the following equipment:
Ammeter, 0?400 A
Voltmeter, 0?20 V (accurate within 0.1 V)
?2.
Do the STARTING TEST, check the cranking voltage and the current draw from the following service limit table.
Voltage (V)
Current (A)
8.5 or more
380 or less
Are the cranking voltage and the current draw within the service limits?
YES
Remove the starter, and inspect its drive gear and the flywheel ring gear (M/T) or the torque converter ring gear (CVT) for damage. Replace any damaged parts.?
NO
Check the starter and if there is no problem, check the engine rotational load:?
NOTE: The following are assumed as abnormalities of the starter.
Drag in the starter armature
Shorted armature winding
Open circuit in the starter armature commutator segments
