Clutch Lnterlock Switch Test - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Starting System
Starter Circu it Troubleshootin g
(cont'dl
6. Check the following wires in the order listed until
you find the open circuit.
. Between the ignition switch and the starter cut
relay.
. Between the ignition switch and the start switch.
. Between the start switch and lhe starter cut relay.
. Between the start switch and body ground.
. Between the staner cut relay and the starter.
. Check the ignition switch, the start switch. the
clutch interlock switch, and those connectors.
. Substitute a known-good starter cut relay.
7. Check the cranking voltage and current draw,
ls cranking voltage greater than or equal to 8.5
volts and current draw less than or equal to 380
amps?
YES Go to step 8.
NO - Remove and disassemble the starter, and
check for the following until you find the cause.
. Open circuit in starter armature commutator
segments
. Starter armature dragging
. Shorted armature winding
. Excessive drag in engine
8 . C h e c k e n g i n e s p e e d d u r i n g c r a n k i n g .
ls engine speed above 100 rpm?
YES Go to step 9.
NO Remove and disassemble the starter, and
check tor the following until you find the cause.
. Excessively worn staner brushes
. Open circuit in commutator brushes
. Dirty or damaged helical spline or drive gear
. Faulty drive gear clutch
9. Remove the starter and inspect its drive gear and
the flywheel ring gear for damage. Beplace any
damaged parts.l
Clutch lnterlock Switch Test
1. Disconnect the connector from the clutch interlock
switch, then remove the clutch interlock switch.
b
Check the clutch interlock switch connector
terminals for continuity. There should be no
continuity between the terminals with the button
(A) released. and there should be continuity with
the button pressed.
CLUTCH INTER LOCK SWITCH CONNECTOR
Terminal side oI male terminals
lf the clutch interlock switch is faulty, replace it.
Installthe clutch interlock switch, and adjust it (see
page 12-41.
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