Symptom Troubleshooting Index

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Without Keyless Access System

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
Engine does not crank	Check for PGM-Fl DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check the PGM-Fl main relays (see POWER RELAY TEST ) Check for loose battery terminals or connections Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ) Check the starter (see STARTER SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ) Check the starter cut relay 1 and starter cut relay 2 (see POWER RELAY TEST ) Check the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST ) Check the ignition switch and its related circuits (see TEST )	Poor ground at G101
Engine cranks, but does not start	Check for PGM-Fl DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check for IMMOBI status and function (see ENGINE DOES NOT START WITH THE IMMOBILIZER KEY ) Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ) Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ) Check for a plugged fuel filter Check the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY TEST ) Check for low engine compression J35Z6 engine (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ) J37A4 engine (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ) Check for a damaged or broken timing belt Do the powertrain control module (PCM) reset in the PGM-Fl INSPECTION menu to cancel ALL INJECTORS STOP with the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS)	Weak or fouled spark plugs
Engine is hard to start	Check for PGM-Fl DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ) Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ) Check for a plugged fuel filter	Weak or fouled spark plugs
Engine cranks slowly	Check for loose battery terminals or connections Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ) Check the starter for binding (see STARTER OVERHAUL ) Check for excessive drag in the engine
Multi-information display warning CHECK STARTING SYSTEM	Check for PGM-Fl DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )

With Keyless Access System

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
Engine does not crank	Check for loose battery terminals or connections Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ) Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check for BODY DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check the PGM-FI main relays (see POWER RELAY TEST ) Check for symptom troubleshooting Engine does not start with the remote or with the remote in the remote slot (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Engine does not start with the remote (see THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START WITH KEYLESS ACCESS ) Engine does not start with the remote in the remote slot (see THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START WITH THE REMOTE IN THE REMOTE SLOT ) Check the starter (see WITH KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM ) Check the starter cut relay 1 and starter cut relay 2 (see POWER RELAY TEST ) Check the +B cut relay (M/T model) (see POWER RELAY TEST ) Check the brake pedal position switch (see HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REPLACEMENT ) Check the transmission range switch (A/T model) (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST ) Check the engine start/stop switch or wire (see ENGINE START/STOP SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT ) Check the clutch pedal position switch A (M/T model) (see Clutch Pedal Position Switch A Test )	Poor ground at G101
Engine cranks, but does not start	Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check for keyless access system symptom troubleshooting information (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ) Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ) Check for a plugged fuel filter Check the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY TEST ) Check for low engine compression J35Z6 engine (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ) J37A4 engine (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ) Check for a damaged or broken timing belt Do the powertrain control module (PCM) reset in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu to cancel ALL INJECTORS STOP with the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS)	Weak or fouled spark plugs
Engine is hard to start	Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ) Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ) Check for a plugged fuel filter	Weak or fouled spark plugs
Engine cranks slowly	Check for loose battery terminals or connections Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ) Check the starter for binding (see STARTER OVERHAUL ) Check for excessive drag in the engine
Multi-information display warning CHECK KEYLESS STARTING SYSTEM	Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
Engine does not stop	Check for BODY DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check the engine start/stop switch (see ENGINE START/STOP SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT )