Symptom Troubleshooting Index - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Starting System

Symptom Troubleshooting Index

Symptom
Engine does not start
(does not crank)
Engine cranks, but does
not start
Engine is hard to start
Engine cranks slowly
4-4
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Diagnostic procedure
1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
2. Test the battery for a low state of charge (see page
22-88).
3. Check the starter (see page 4-7).
4. Check the starter cut relay (see page 22-91).
5. Check the transmission range switch (A/T model)
(see page 14-289).
6. Check the clutch interlock switch (M/T model) (see page
4-9).
7. Check the ignition switch or related circuits (see page
22-94).
1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
2. Check the PGM-FI main relays (see page 22-91).
3. Check for IMMOBI status and function (see page
22-404).
4. Check the fuel pressure (see page 11-361).
5. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see page
11-362).
6. Check for a plugged fuel filter (see page 11-376).
7. Check the throttle body (see page 11-388).
8. Check for low engine compression:
• All models except PZEV (see page 6-6)
• PZEV model (see page 6-56)
9. Check for a damaged or broken cam chain.
10. Do the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control
module (PCM) reset function with the Honda Diagnostic
System (HDS) to cancel the ALL INJECTORS STOP
function.
1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
2. Check for IMMOBI status and function (see page
22-404).
3. Check the fuel pressure (see page 11-361).
4. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see page
11-362).
5. Check for a plugged fuel filter (see page 11-376).
1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
2. Test the battery for a low state of charge (see page
22-88).
3. Check the starter for binding (see page 4-13).
4. Check for excessive drag in the engine.
Also check for
Poor ground at G101
(A/T model) or G302
(M/T model)