Honda Civic. Manual — part 1044

Fig. 2: Identifying Body Specifications (2-Door)
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2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications - Civic (All Except GX & Hybrid)

2006-08 ENGINE

Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

Fig. 1: Identifying Starting System (K2023) Component Location
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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom

Diagnostic procedure

Also

check for

Engine does not
start (does not
crank)

1. Check for loose battery terminals or

connections.

2. Test the battery for a low charge (see

BATTERY TEST ).

3. Check the starter (see STARTER CIRCUIT

TROUBLESHOOTING ).

4. Check the starter cut relay (see POWER

RELAY TEST ).

5. Check the clutch interlock switch (see

CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST ).

6. Check the ignition switch or wire (see TEST ).

Poor
ground at
G401

Engine cranks,
but does not
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

PRESSURE REGULATOR
REPLACEMENT ).

5. Check the throttle body (see THROTTLE

BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

6. Check for low engine compression (see

ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ).

7. Check for a damage or broken cam chain.

1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see GENERAL

TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

2. Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL

PRESSURE TEST ).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)