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 ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Remove the harness clamp (A), then disconnect the positive starter cable (B), the motor wire (C), and the S terminal connector (D).
M/T model

Fig 1: Starter Solenoid And Related Replacement Components Of M/T Model With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

A/T model

Fig 2: Starter Solenoid And Related Replacement Components Of A/T Model With Torque Specifications
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.
Connect 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 ).