1988 Honda Accord Start Problems

Discussion in 'Accord' started by TXMom, Jan 17, 2006.

  1. TXMom

    TXMom Guest

    My son recently got his first car, It runs great except for that when you go
    somewhere for a short time it will not start again. Like pumping gas you can
    not turn the car off or you will be stuck for 30 40 minutes. We have tried
    the following:
    New spark plugs and wires
    New distributor cap
    New fuel pump
    None of this seeems to work, We are out of ideas anyone with an idea let me
    know.
     
    TXMom, Jan 17, 2006
    #1
  2. TXMom

    Elle Guest

    The problem very likely is the notorious main relay, which
    ultimately switches power on to the fuel pump, a problem for
    countless circa 1990 Honda owners. It's located near the
    driver's left knee, somewhat high in the dash. This relay
    has electrical joints whose solder weakens with heat
    cycling. Yours are the classic symptoms. Try some of the
    hints at the following web site to confirm and fix (probably
    for well under $100):

    http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html#mainrelay
     
    Elle, Jan 17, 2006
    #2
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