Starter HONDA INTEGRA 1998 4.G Owner's Manual

Ch6ck Starter Engag€mont;
1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box,
Press the clutch pedal all the way in (M/T), and turn
the ignition switch to "St8rt". The staner should
crank the engine,
NOTE: On cars equipped with manual transmission,
the engine will not crank unless the clutch pedal is
fully depressed.
lf the starter does not crank the engine, go to step 3.
Check the battery, battery positive cable, ground,
and the wire connections for looseness and cor-
rosion.
Test again. lf the stsner stilldoes not crank the en-
gine, go to step 4.
Bypass the ignition switch circuit as follows {make
sure the transmission is in neutral)
Unplug the connector (BLKMHT wire and solenoid
terminal) trom the staner. Then connect a jumper
wire from the batterv positive (+ ) terminal to the
solenoid terminal. The starter should crank the
engine.
a It the stsrter still does not crank the engine,
replace it and diagnose its internal problems,
a lf the starter cranks the engine. go to step 5.
(cont'd)
4.
NOTE: The air temperature must be between 59 and
100oF {15 and 38'C) betore testing.
Recommended Procedure:
a Use a starter system tester.
a Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
a Test and troubleshoot as described.
Alternate Procodure:
a Use the following equipment;- Ammeter, O-400 A- Voltmeter. O-20 V (accurate within O,1 volt)- Tachometer, O- 1 2OO rpm
a Hook up voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
NOTE: Atter this test, or any subsequent repalr,
reset the ECM to clear any codes (see section 1 1).
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Starting System
Starter Test (cont'dl
Check Cranking rpmr
Engine speed during cranking should be above 1OO rpm.
lJ speed is too low, check for:
a Loose batlery or starter terminals
a Excessively worn starter brushes
a Open circuit in commutator segments
a Dirty or damaged helical spline or drive gear
a Defective drive gear overrunning clutch
Check Starter Disengagement:
Press the clutch pedal all the way in (M/T), turn rhe igni
tion switch to "lll" and release to "11".
The starter drive gear should disengage from the flywheel
or torque converter ring gear when you release the key.
It the drive gear hangs up on the flywheel or torque con-
verter ring gear, check for:
a Solenoid plunger and switch mallunction
a Dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch
5. Check for an open in the BLK/WHT wire circuit be
tween the starter and ignition switch, and con-
necrors,
6. Check the ignition switch (see page 23-71).
7. On cars with automatic transmission, check the A/Tgear position switch (neutral position switch) and
connector. On cars with manualtransmission, check
the starter cut relay, clutch interlock switch, and
connectors.
NOTE: Check the No. 42 (40 A) fuse in the under,hoodfuse/relay box for the starter cut relay.
Check Jor Wear and Damage:
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and stead,ily. lf the starter engages, but cranks the engine errati
cally, remove it. Inspect the starter, drive gear, andllywheel or torque converter ring gear lor damage.
a Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding
or slipping when the armature is rotated with the drivegear held. Replace the gears i{ damaged.
Check CJanking Voltage and Current Draw:
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.O volts.
Current draw should be no more than * amperes.* 1.2 kW: 27O A
1 .4 kW: 360 A
It cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,check for:
a Dead or low charged batterya Open circuit in starter armature commutator segmentsa Starter armalure dragging
a Shorted armature windinga Excessive drag in engine

1.Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 23-71],, then disconnect the 2P connector
from the switch.
Check for continuity between the terminals accord-
ing to the table.
2.
3.ll necessary, replace the switch or adiustthe switch
position (see section 12).
Terminal
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Clutch lnterlock Switch TestStarter Solenoid Test
1. Check for continuity between the terminals accord-
ing to the table.
HOLD_ IN COIL
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Starting System
Starter Replacement
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection
citcuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 47 {7.5 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/rslav box.- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it
on. When the word "CODE" is displayed. enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.
Disconnect the negative cable trom the battery.
Remove the intake air duct.
AIR CLEANERHOUSING
R€move the engine wire harness and starter cables
from their brackets.
1.
3.
INTAKE AIR DUCT
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS
CABLES
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5.
Disconnect the starter cable from the B terminal on
rhe solenoid, then disconnect the BLK/WHT wire
from the S terminal.
Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then re-
move the starter.
UPPER MOUNTING BOLT44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbt.fr)
STARTER CABLE
TERMINAL
BLK/WHT WIRE
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Starter Overhaul
CAUTION: Disconnect th€ banery negative cable botore
removing the starter.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection
citcuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before- disconnecting the baftery.- removing the No. ,17 (7.5 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relav box.- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it
on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.
BRUSH HOLDERTest, page 23-82
BRUSHInspectaon, page 23-82
SOLENOID HOUSING
STEEL BALL
install steel ballfrom clutch side.
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OVERRUNNING CLUTCH ASSEMBLYInspection, page 23-85
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Staning System
Starter Brush Holder TestStarterInspection
Measure the brush length. lf it is less than the servicelimit, replace the armature housing and brush holder as-
semoty.
Brush Length
Standard lNew)15.o- 15.5 mm (O.59-0.61 inl
Service Limit1O.O mm (O.39 in)
NOTE: To seat new brushes atter installing them in their
holders, slip a strip of # 5O0 or # 600 sandpaper, with
the grit side up, over the commutator and smoothly ro-
tate the armature, The contact surface of the brushes
will be sanded to the same contour as the commutator.
1.Check that there is no continuity between the O and
O brush holders. lf there is continuitv, replace the
brush holder assembly.
O BRUSH I{OLDERO BRUSH HOLDER
Insert the brush into the brush holder, and bring the
brush into contact with the commutator, then attach
a spring scale to the spring. Measure the spring ten-
saon at the moment the spring lifts ott the brush.
Spring Tension:
SPRING SCLAE
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1.2 kW12.7 -2O.5 11.3-2.1 kgf ,2.A7 -4.62 tbtl
1.4 kW17 .7 -23.5 N (1.8*2.4 ksf ,3.97 - 5.28 tbfl
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BRUSHES

Startel Field Winding Test
Check for continuity between the brushes. lf there's
no continuity. replace the armature housing.
Check for continuily between each brush and the ar-
mature housing (ground). lf there is continuity,
replace the armature housing.
Overrunning Clutch InsPection
Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft.
Does it move freely? It not, replace it.
Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways.
Does it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in
reverse? It it does not lock in either direction or it
locks in both directions, repl8c€ it,
lf the starter drive gear is worn or damaged, replace
the overrunning clutch assembly; the gear is not
available separately.
Check the condition ot the flywheel or torque con-
vener ring gear it the starter drive gear teeth are
damaged.
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DRIVE GEAR
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Starter Reassembly
Starting System
Solenoid Plunger Inspection
Check the contact points and the face of the starter solenoid plunger for burning, pitting or any other defects. lfsurfaces are rough, recondition them with a strip of# 500 or # 600 sandoaoer.
POINT CONTACTINGFACE
NOTE: Use the illustration on page 23-81 as a reference
for reassembly.
1. Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then
position the brush about halfway out of its holder,
and release the spnng to hold it there.
2. Install the armature in the housing. 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 ol the brush.
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3. lnstall the end cover on the brush holder.
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Starting System
Performance Test
NOTE: Before starting the following checks, disconnectthe wire from terminal M, and make a connection asdescribed below using as heavy a wire as possible (prefer
ably equivalent to the wire used for the car).
Pull-in Coil Test:
Connect the battery as shown. If the starter pinion pops
out, it is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connectsd Jor morethan 1O seconds.
Hold-in Coil Test:
Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. lf the pin-
ion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more
than 10 seconds.
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Retracting Test:
Disconnect the battery negative cable. lf the pinion
retracts immediately, it is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected fol more
than 1O seconds.
Starter No]oad Test:
1. Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
2. Connect the starter to the battery as shown, andconfirm that the motor starts and keeps rotating.
3 lf the electric current and motor soeed meet thespecifications when the battery voltage is at 1 1.5 V,the starter is working properly.
Sp€cifications: 9O A or less (Electric currentl,
3O0O rpm or more {Motor speed}

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lgnition switch at
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Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.31 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty clutch interlock switch or
starter cut relay (M/T)
Faulty neutral position switch (A/T)
An open in the wire
2D
lgnition switch ON {ll).
brake fluid reservoir
full, and parking brake
tever oown
Connect to ground: Brake
system light should come on.
. Blown brake system light. An open in the wire
Bulb Check System (brake system light)
No. Terminal Test conditionTost: Desiled resultPossiblo cause if lesult is not obtained
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