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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Engine does not crank
  1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
  2. Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter (see STARTER SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).
  4. Check starter cut relay 1 and starter cut relay 2 (see POWER RELAY TEST ).
  5. Check the transmission range switch:
  6. Check the ignition switch and its related circuits (see IGNITION SWITCH TEST ).
 Poor ground at G101
Seized engine
Engine cranks, but does not start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  2. Check the PGM-FI main relays (see POWER RELAY TEST ).
  3. Check for IMMOBI status and function (see ENGINE DOES NOT START WITH THE IMMOBILIZER KEY ).
  4. Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ).
  5. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ).
  6. Check for a plugged fuel filter (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Check the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY TEST ).
  8. Check for low engine compression (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ).
  9. Check for a damaged or broken timing belt (see TIMING BELT INSPECTION ).
  10. Do the PCM reset in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu to cancel ALL INJECTORS STOP with the HDS.
  • Fuel level in tank
  • Weak or fouled spark plugs
Engine is hard to start
  1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  2. Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ).
  3. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ).
  4. Check for a plugged fuel filter (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT ).
 Weak or fouled spark plugs
Engine cranks slowly
  1. Check for loose battery terminals or connections.
  2. Test the battery for a low state of change (see BATTERY TEST ).
  3. Check the starter for binding (see STARTER OVERHAUL  ).
  4. Check for excessive drag in the engine.
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