ect HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Owner's Manual

Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
NOTE:. Airtemperature must be between 59'and 100'F (15'
and 38'C) during this procedure.
. After this test, or any subsequent repair, reset the
engine controle module (ECM) to clear any diagnostlc
trouble codes (DTCS) {see page 11-4).. The battery must be in good condition and fully
charged.. lf you disconnect the baftery, do the ECM idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
Recommended Procedure:. Use a starter system tester.. Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manuf acturer's instructions.
Alternate Procedure
1. Hook up the following equipment:. Ammeter, 0 400 A. Voltmeter, 0 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt). Tachometer,0 1200 rpm
2.Remove the No. 17 (15A) fuse from the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
With the clutch pedal pressed, turn the ignition
switch to start (lll).
Did the starter crank the engine normally?
YES-The starting system is OK.I
NO-Go to step 4.
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4. Check the battery condition. Check electrical
connections at the battery, the negative baftery
cable to body, the engine ground cables and the
starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try
starting the engine again.
Did the statter crank the engine?
YES Repairing the loose connection fixed the
problem. The starting system is now OK.!
NO lf starterwill notcranktheengine atall, goto
step 5. lf it cranks the engine erratically or too
slowly, go to step 7. lf it won't disengage from the
flywheel ring gear when you release the key, check
for the following until you find the cause.
. Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction. Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch
5. Make sure the transmission is in neutral, then
disconnect the starter subharness 1P connector (A)
from the engine wire harness 'lP connector (B).
Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive
terminal to the starter subharness 'l P connector.
Did the starter crank the engine?
YES-Go to step 6.
NO Check the BLK,ANHT wire between the starter
subharness 1P connector and the starter. lf wire is
OK, remove the starter, and repair or replace as
necessary.
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Starting System
Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
(cont'dl
6. Check the following items in the order listed untilyou find the open circuit.
. Check the BLIVWHT wire and connectors
between the under-dash fuse/relay box and theignition switch, and between the under-dash
fuse/relay box and the starter.. Check the ignition switch {see page 22-53).. Check the clutch interlock switch and connector.. Check the starter cut relay (see page 22-51).. Check LT GRN wire between the starter cut relayl
under-dash fuse/relay box and the clutch
interlock switch.. Check the BLK wire between the clutch interlock
switch and G501.
7, Check the cranking voltage and current draw.
ls ctanking voltage greatet than or equal to 8.7 V
and current draw less than or equal to 230 A?
YES-Go to step 8.
NO Replace the starter. or remove and
disassemble it, and check these items until you find
the cause.
. Starter armature dragging. Shorted armatu re winding. Excessive drag in engine
8. Check the engine speed while cranking the engine.
ls the engine speed above 100 tpm?
YES Go to step 9.
NO-Replace the starter, or remove and
disassemble it, and check for the following untilyou find the cause.
. Excessively worn starter brushes. Open circuit in commutator brushes. Open circuit in starter armature commutator
segments. Dirty or damaged helical splines or drive gear. Faulty drive gear clutch
9. Remove the starter, and inspect its drive gear andthe flywheel ring gear for damage. Replace anydamaged pans.I
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Clutch Interlock Switch Test
1. Disconnect the clutch interlock switch 2P connector.
2. Remove the clutch interlock switch (A).
Check for continuity between the terminals
according to the table.
. lf the continuity is not as specified, replace the
clutch interlock switch.. lf OK, install clutch interlock switch and adjust
the pedal height (see page 12-4l..
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Starter Solenoid Test
1. Disconnect the S and lvl connectors from the starter
solenoid.
2. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S
terminal and the armature housing (ground). There
should be continuity.
. lf there is continuity, goto step 3.. lf there is no continuity, replace the solenoid,
3. Check the pull-in coil for continuity betwee n the S
terminal and M terminal. There should be
continuity,
. lf there is continuity, the solenoid is OK.
. lf there is no continuity, replace the solenoid,
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Starting System
Starter Performance Test
1,Disconnect the wires from the S terminal and the M
termrnal.
Make a connection as described below using as
heavy a wire as possible (preterably equivalent to
the wire used for the vehicle). To avoid damaging
the starter, never leave the battery connected for
more than 10 seconds,
Connect the battery as shown. Be sure to
disconnect the starter motor wire from the solenoid.
lf the starter pinion moves out, it is workingpropefly.
Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. lf thepinion does not retract, the hold-in coil of the
solenoid is working properly.
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5. Disconnect the battery from the starter body. lfthepinion retracts immediately, it is working properly.
Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
Connect the starter to the battery as described in
the diagram below, and confirm that the motor
sta rts and keeps rotating.
6.
7.
lf the eiectric cu rrent and motor speed meet the
specifications when the battery voltage is at 1 1.5 V,
the staner is working properly,
Specifications:
1.1 kw 90 A or less (Electric current),
ot more

Starter Replacement
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio.
then write down the frequencies for the radio's
preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first,
then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
4. Remove the bolt (A) securing the harness bracket,
then remove the intake manifold bracket (B).
A6x1,0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbt.ft)
8 x 1.25 mm22 N,m 12.2 kgt.m,16 rbf.ftl
L't2.
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5. Disconnect the starter cable (A)from the B terminal
on the solenoid, then disconnect the BLK,/WHT wire
{B) from the S terminal.
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {a.5 kgf.m,33lblft)
8 x 1.25 mm9Nm10.9 kgf.m,7 lbl ft)
7.
9.
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11.
2
S'-12x12smm6ilNm{6.5 kgl m,47lbfft)
Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then
remove the starter.
lnstall the starter in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal (A)
is facing out.
Connect the positive cable and negative cable to
the batterY.
Start the engine to make sure the starter operates
propeny.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Set the clock.
Perform the engine control module (EcM) idle learn
procedure (see page 1 '1- 139 ).
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Armature Inspection and Test
1. Remove the starter (see page 4-9).
2. Disassemble the starter as shown atthe beginning
of this procedure.
3. Inspect the armature for wear or damage from
contact with the permanent magnet. lf there is wear
or damage, replace the armature.
Check the commutator (A) surface. lf the surface is
dirty or burnt, resurface with emery cloth or a lathe
within the specifications in step 5, or recondition
with # 500 or # 600 sandpaper (B).
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5. Check the commutator diameter. lf the diameter is
below the service limit, replace the armature.
Commutator Diameter
Standard (Newl: 28.0 mm (1.10 in.l
Service Limit: 27.0 mm (1.06 in.)
Measure the commutator (A) runout.
. lf the commutator runout is within the service
limit, check the commutator for carbon dust or
brass chips between the segments.. lf the commutator runout is not within the service
limit, reolace the armature.
Commutator Runout
Standard lNew): 0.02 mm 10.001 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
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Starter Brush Inspection
11. lvleasure the brush length. lf it is not within the
service limit, replace the brush holder assembly.
Brush Length
Standard {New): 14.0-14.5 mm (0.55-0.57 in.)
Service Limit: 9.0 mm {0.35 in.)
Starter Field Winding Test
12. Check for continuity between the brushes (A). lf
there is no continuity. replace the armature
housing (B).
Check for continuity between each brush (A) and
the armature housing (B). li there is continuity,
replace the armature housing.
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Starter Brush Holder Test
14, Check that there is no continuity between the (+ )
brush holder {A) and ( ) brush holder (B}. lfthere
is continuity, replace the brush holder assembly.
Brush Spring Inspection
15. Insen the brush (A) into the brush holder, and bring
the brush into contact with the commutator, then
attach a spring scale (B) to the spring (C). Measure
the spring tension at the moment the spring lifts off
the brush. lf the spring tension is not within
specification, replace the spring.
Spring Tension: 13.7-17.7 N {1.40-1.80 kgf,
3.09 3.97 lbf)
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Starting System
Starter Overhaul (cont'dl
Planetary Gear Inspection
16. Check the planetary gears (A) and ring gear {B).Replace them if they are worn or damaged.
Overrunning Cluich Inspection
17. Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft.
Replace it if it does not slide smoothly.
18. Rotate the overrunning clutch (A) both ways.
Does it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly inreverse? lf it does not lock in either direction or it
locks in both directions, replace it.
lf the starter drive gear (B) is worn or damaged,
replace the overrunning clutch assembly; the gear
is not available separately.
Check the condition of the flywheel ring gear.
Replace it if the starter drive gear teeth are
oamageo.
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Starter Reassembly
20, Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, thenposition the brush about halfway out of its holder,
and release the spring to hold it there.
NOTE: To seatthe new brushes. slip a strip of #5OO
or # 600 sandpaper. with the grit side out, be&veen
the commutator and each brush, and smoothly
rotate the armature. The contact surface of the
brushes will be sanded to the same contour as the
commutator.
21lnstallthe armature in the housing, and installthe
brush holder. Next, pry back each brush spring
again, and push the brush down until it seats
against the commutator, then release the spring
against the end of the brush.
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Install the starter end cover to retain the brush
holder.

lgnition System
Component Location Index
SPARK PLUGInspection, page 4-'19IGNITION COILlgnition Timing Inspection, page 4-17Removal/lnstallation, page 4-18
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lgnition Timing Inspection
1.
4.
5.
Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the data link
connector (DTC), and check for DTC'S. lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
inspecting the ignition timing.
Startthe engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
Check the idle speed (see page 11-138).
Follow the tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu
{see the tester operator's manual),
Connect the timing light to the service loop.
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6. Point the light toward the pointer (A) on the cam
chain case. Check the ignition timing under no load
conditions: headlights, blower fan. rear window
defogger, and air conditioner are not operaling. lf
the ignition timing differs from the specification,
and there are no engine control module {ECM)DTcs,
replace the ECM (see page 11-4)
lgnition Timing:
8"+2" BTDC {RED mark {B)) during idling in neutral
A
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnectthe Honda PGM Tester and thetiming
light.
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