Honda Civic. Manual — part 1053

12. Remove the starter, and inspect its drive gear and the flywheel or torque

converter ring gear for damage. Replace any damaged parts.

13. Select ECM/PCM reset (see ECM/PCM RESET ) to cancel ALL

INJECTORS OFF on the HDS.

CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST

M/T

1. Disconnect the clutch interlock switch 2P connector (A).

Fig. 5: Identifying Clutch Interlock Switch 2P Connector
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2. Remove the clutch interlock switch (B).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals according to the table.

If the continuity is not as specified, replace the clutch interlock switch.

If OK, install the clutch interlock switch, and adjust the pedal height (see
CLUTCH PEDAL, CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH, AND
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).

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Fig. 6: Checking Continuity Between Clutch Interlock Switch Table
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STARTER SOLENOID TEST

M/T

1. Remove the starter (see STARTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the motor cable (A).

Fig. 7: Removing Motor Cable
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3. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the armature

housing (ground) (B). There should be continuity.

If there is continuity, go to step 4.

If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.

4. Check the pull-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the M

terminal. There should be continuity.

If there is continuity, the solenoid is OK.

If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid.

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5. Install the motor cable.
6. Install the starter (see INSTALLATION ).

STARTER PERFORMANCE TEST

M/T

1. Disconnect the wires from the M terminal.
2. Make a connections for this test using the thickest (gauge) wire possible

(preferably the same gauge as used on the vehicle).

Fig. 8: Connecting Battery To Starter
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3. Connect the battery as shown in Fig. 8. Make sure you disconnect the starter

motor wire from the solenoid. If the starter pinion moves out, it is working
properly.

4. Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. If the pinion does not retract, the

hold-in coil of the solenoid is working properly.

NOTE:

To avoid damaging the starter, never leave the battery
connected for more than 10 seconds.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (R18A1) - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 9: Disconnecting Battery From M Terminal
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5. Disconnect the battery from the starter body. If the pinion retracts immediately,

it is working properly.

Fig. 10: Disconnecting Battery From Starter Body
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6. Firmly clamp the starter in a vise.
7. Reconnect the wire to the M terminal.
8. Connect the starter to the battery as shown, and check that the motor turns and

keeps rotating.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (R18A1) - Civic (All Except Hybrid)