Honda Accord: Starter Performance Test
1. Remove the starter (see page 4-11).
2. Firmly clamp the starter in a vise.
3. Make a connection for this test using the thickest (gauge) wire possible (preferably the same gauge as used on the vehicle).
NOTE: To avoid damaging the starter, never leave the battery connected for more than 5 seconds.

4. Connect the battery as shown, and check for continuity between the B terminal and the starter body. If there is continuity, it is working properly.
5. Disconnect the battery from the body, and check for continuity between the B terminal and the starter body. If there is no continuity, it is working properly.

6. Connect the starter to the battery as shown, and confirm that the motor runs.

7. If the electric current meets the specification when the battery voltage is at 11.5 V, the starter is working properly.
Specification
Electric Current: 80 A or less
Clutch Interlock Switch
Replacement
M/T model
1, Disconnect the clutch interlock switch connector (A).
2. Loosen the locknut (B), then remove the clutch
interlock switch (C).
3. Install the clutch interlock switch, and adjust th ...
Starter Removal and
Installation
Removal
1 Do the battery removal procedure (see page 22-92).
2. Remove the intake manifold (see page 9-4).
3. Disconnect the positive starter cable (A) from the B
terminal, and the S terminal ...
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Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
The recommendations on this page
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
Always Wear ...
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
• Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located near the brake fluid rese ...
ECON Button
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmission, heating and cooling system/climate
co ...