WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Honda Prelude, 2001 Honda Odyssey, 2001 Honda CR-V, and 2001 Honda Accord. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check continuity between terminal "S" and armature housing (ground). See Figure-Figure
. If continuity exists, hold-in coil is okay. If continuity does not exist, replace starter solenoid.