Description & Operation

All starters are 4-brush, solenoid-actuated, gear-reduction type equipped with overrunning clutch. M/T models use a starter relay and a clutch interlock switch. A/T models use a starter relay and a neutral safety switch.

On Integra with manual transmission, starter relay is mounted in driver's footwell, behind kick panel. On Integra with automatic transmission, starter relays are not used.

On SLX, starter relay is plugged into underhood fuse relay panel. On 2.5TL and 3.2TL, starter relay is located in drivers footwell, on bracket left of steering column. On 3.5RL, starter relay is plugged into underdash fuse relay panel.

Voltage from positive battery terminal is continuously applied to ignition switch. Starter solenoid contacts are normally open. When ignition switch is turned to the START position (clutch interlock switch or neutral safety switch closed), battery voltage is applied to the starter solenoid coils and starter engages.