Clutch Interlock Switch Test - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

Starting System
Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
(cont'd)
6. Check the following items in the order listed until
you find the open circuit.
• Check the BLK/WHT wire and connectors
between the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
ignition switch, and between the under-dash
fuse/relay box and the starter.
• Check the ignition switch (see page 22-531.
• Check the clutch interlock switch and connector.
• Check the starter cut relay (see page 22-51 I.
• Check L T GRN wire between the starter cut relay/
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.
Is cranking voltage greater 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 armature winding
• Excessive drag in engine
8. Check the engine speed while cranking the engine.
Is the engine speed above 100 rpm?
YES-Go to step 9.
NO-Replace the starter, or remove and
disassemble it, and check for the following until
you 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 and
the flywheel ring gear for damage. Replace any
damaged parts .•
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Clutch Interlock Switch Test
1. Disconnect the clutch interlock switch 2P connector.
2. Remove the clutch interlock switch (A).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals
according to the table.
• If the continuity is not as specified, replace the
clutch interlock switch .
• If OK, install clutch interlock switch and adjust
the pedal height (see page 12-41.
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Terminal
Clutch Interlock Switch \
1 2
PRESSED
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RELEASED
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