92 honda civic intermittently not start

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Tinob, Aug 23, 2005.

  1. Tinob

    Tinob Guest

    I have a 92 honda civic. It has a problem of not starting. This only
    happens during the summer months. it will start at night when it is not
    hot outside. I don't know if the main relay will cause something like
    this. If anyone out there has some guidance, i would be most greatful.
    Please reply soon, as this problem is driving me crazy.
     
    Tinob, Aug 23, 2005
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  2. Tinob

    preludeprob Guest

    My '86 Prelude did the same thing, the problem was that the fuel pump
    was'nt always starting, not getting any current from the relay - it would
    only happen when it was hot out. I just ran a hot wire from my battery to
    the pump and mounted a small toggle switch in the dash, now if it won't
    start I flip the switch and she starts right up. Maybe not the right way
    to repair it but it's worked for years ! Matt
     
    preludeprob, Aug 24, 2005
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  3. Tinob

    TeGGeR® Guest


    EFI Main Relay.
    http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html#mainrelay
     
    TeGGeR®, Aug 24, 2005
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  4. Tinob

    John Guest

    It's the main relay. Same car, same problem. Resoldered all points on the
    main relay, hasn't failed since.
     
    John, Aug 24, 2005
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  5. Tinob

    Tinob Guest

    thanks for all of the information. this is certainly a great site. Again,
    thanks
     
    Tinob, Aug 25, 2005
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    jim beam Guest

    that's /so/ dangerous. the main relay is designed to switch off if the
    motor is inactive for more than 2 seconds. the way you have it now, you
    crash, you flame, you continue pumping high pressure gas into your by
    now toasty little engine compartment. how quickly are you going to drag
    yourself out of that flaming wreck? what about passengers? fix or
    replace the main relay.
     
    jim beam, Aug 25, 2005
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