Honda Engine Starting System RD 12/RD 12A
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3.2 Checking Wiring to the Starter Solenoid & Anti-backfire Solenoid
Prerequisites
Fully-charged (approximately 12V) battery
Background
Black wire #20 delivers 12VDC to the starter solenoid when the key is in the
START position. If this wire is broken or disconnected, the engine will not crank.
The black/yellow wire delivers 12VDC to the anti-backfire solenoid when the key is
in the ON or START positions. If this wire is broken or disconnected, the engine will
not start.
Procedure
Follow the procedure below to check the wiring to the starter solenoid and to the
anti-backfire solenoid.
1. Open the hood and locate the starter/starter solenoid
(a).
2. Check the condition/connection of black wire #20
(b) to the starter solenoid.
Is the wiring OK?
3. Check the condition/connection of the black/yellow wire to the anti-backfire
solenoid.
Is the wiring OK?
This procedure continues on the next page.
Yes ____ No ____
Continue Reconnect or repair black wire #20.
Yes ____ No ____
The wiring is OK. Reconnect or repair black/yellow wire.
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a
b