Starter Solenoid Test

Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
Remove the air intake duct splash separator (see step 4 on ENGINE REMOVAL )
Remove the harness clamps (A), then disconnect the positive starter cable (B), the motor wire (C), and the S terminal connector (D)

Fig 1: Harness Clamps, Positive Starter Cable Motor Wire And S Terminal Connector With Torque Specifications (M/T Model)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Fig 2: Harness Clamps, Positive Starter Cable Motor Wire And S Terminal Connector With Torque Specifications (A/T Model)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S terminal and the armature housing (ground) There should be continuity
- If there is continuity, go to step 6
- If there is no continuity, replace the solenoid
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
Install the wire and the connector in the reverse order of removal
Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )