2005 acura rsx service repair manual

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5. Make sure the transmission is in Neutral, then disconnect the BLK/WHT wire (A) from the starter solenoid S terminal (B). Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive terminal to the solenoid terminal. K20A3 engine 02

B

6. While cranking the engine, check the cranking voltage and current draw.

Is cranking voltage greater than or equal to 8.5 V ( K 20A3 engine)/ 8.7 V ( K 20A2, K 20Z 1 engines) and current draw less than or equal to 350 A ( K 20A3 engine)/ 230 A ( K 20A2, K 20Z 1 engines)? YES−Go to step 7.

A

NO−Replace the starter, or remove and disassemble it, and check the following: • Drag in the starter armature • Shorted armature winding • Excessive drag in engine 7. Check the engine speed while cranking the engine.

Is the engine speed above 100 rpm? YES−Go to step 9.

K20A2, K20Z1 engines 01

NO−Replace the starter, or remove and disassemble it, and check the following until you find the cause:

B A

Did the starter crank the engine? YES−Check the following items in the order listed until you find the open circuit: • The BLK/WHT wire and connectors between the under-dash fuse/relay box and the ignition switch, and between the under-dash fuse/relay box and the starter. • The ignition switch (see page 22-64). • The transmission range switch and connector (A/T) or the clutch interlock switch and connector (M/T). • The starter cut relay (see page 22-62).

• Open circuit in starter armature commutator segments • Excessively worn starter brushes • Open circuit in commutator brushes • Dirty or damaged helical splines or drive gear • Faulty drive gear clutch 8. Remove the starter, and inspect its drive gear and the flywheel or torque converter ring gear for damage. Replace any damaged parts. 9. 2002-2004 models: Reinstall the No. 17 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. 2005-2006 models: Select ECM/PCM reset (see page 11-5) to stop the ALL INJECTORS OFF function on the HDS.

NO−Remove the starter, and repair or replace as necessary.

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