Clutch Interlock Switch Test - Honda Civic Service Manual

Starting System
Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
(cont'dl
6. Check the following items in the order listed until
you find the open circuit.
. Check the BLIVWHT 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 22-53).
. 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
t h e c a u s e .
. Starter armature dragging
. Shorted armatu re winding
. E x c e s s i v e d r a g i n e n g i n e
8 . C h e c k t h e e n g i n e s p e e d w h i l e c r a n k i n g t h e e n g i n e .
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 until
y o u f i n d t h e c a u s e .
. Excessively worn starter brushes
. Open circuit in commutator brushes
. Open circuit in starter armature commutator
segments
. D i r t y o r d a m a g e d h e l i c a l s p l i n e s o r d r i v e g e a r
. Faulty drive gear clutch
9. Remove the starter, and inspect its drive gear and
the flywheel ring gear for damage. Replace any
d a m a g e d p a n s . I
4-6
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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