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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2011CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJAREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERSTARTING SYSTEMSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJA

Symptom Troubleshooting Index

2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJASECTION Symptom Troubleshooting Index

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
Engine does not crank	Check for loose battery terminals or connections. Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ). Check for PGM-FI DTCs. K24Z1 engine (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) K24Z6 engine (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check the starter (see STARTER SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). Check the starter cut relay (see POWER RELAY TEST ). Check the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST ). Check the ignition switch and its related circuits (see IGNITION SWITCH TEST ).
Engine cranks, but does not start	Check for PGM-FI DTCs. K24Z1 engine (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) K24Z6 engine (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check for IMMOBI status and function (see SYSTEM CHECK ). Check the fuel pressure. K24Z1 engine (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ) K24Z6 engine (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ) Check the ignition system. Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line. K24Z1 engine (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ) K24Z6 engine (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ) Check for a plugged fuel filter. K24Z1 engine (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT ) K24Z6 engine (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT ) Check the throttle body. K24Z1 engine (see THROTTLE BODY TEST ) K24Z6 engine (see THROTTLE BODY TEST ) Check for low engine compression. K24Z1 engine (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ) K24Z6 engine (see ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION ) Check for a damaged or broken cam chain. K24Z1 engine (see CAM CHAIN INSPECTION ) K24Z6 engine (see CAM CHAIN INSPECTION ) Do the power train control module (PCM) reset function with Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to control the ALL INJECTOR STOP function.	Weak or fouled spark plugs Poor quality fuel
Engine is hard to start	Check for PGM-FI DTCs. K24Z1 engine (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) K24Z6 engine (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Check the fuel pressure. K24Z1 engine (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ) K24Z6 engine (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ) Check for a plugged or damaged fuel line. K24Z1 engine (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ) K24Z6 engine (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ) Check for a plugged fuel filter. K24Z1 engine (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT ) K24Z6 engine (see FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT )	Weak or fouled spark plugs Poor quality fuel
Engine cranks slowly	Check for loose battery terminals or connections. Test the battery for a low state of charge (see BATTERY TEST ). Check the starter for binding (see STARTER OVERHAUL ). Check for excessive drag in the engine. Check for excessive drag in the transmission.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.