I have a 1991 Honda Accord LX 2 door and whenever I park it under the sun, it doesn't start. I wanna fix it myself and I don't want to spend a lot of money. Please help.
2007-04-24 10:58:18 · 5 answers · asked by Nicky H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
the problem is with the main relay that controls the fuel pump. the relay has a circuit board that expands when the interior of the passenger compartment gets high from the solar heating. when the circuit board expands the circuits break contact and the car won't start.
you will need to replace the relay. On your car the relay is located in the left side (drivers side) of the instrument panel behind the coin tray. I think the relay is grey in color but I may be wrong on that. You'll need to buy the relay at a Honda dealer; they can tell you for certain where its located. It shouldn't be a big deal to replace it.
hope that helps
2007-04-24 11:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by honda guy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had this exact problem with my '91 Accord EX. Changing the main relay fixed it.
2007-04-24 18:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by OC E90 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the automobile is cranking at frequent velocity yet not beginning, its in all possibility not the battery. Its the battery's activity to furnish ability to the starter, if the automobile is turning over ok. the battery is doing its activity. additionally the alternators considerable activity is to recharge the batter after it starts off. The alternator isn't in touch in beginning the automobile. you are able to start up a automobile with the alternator not even being connected. it is going to easily run and not fee the battery then the automobile will die after a at a similar time as as quickly as the battery runs down. If curiously like your automobile is turning over alittle swifter than frequent, your timing belt would have broken. in case you are able to top at the back of the timing belt conceal, have somebody else attempt to start the automobile and top to ascertain if the timing belt strikes. If it would not circulate its broken. If that is okay, you will have a project with gasoline, spark or inner engine harm. gasoline: attempt spraying ALITTLE beginning fliud into the throttle physique at a similar time as somebody else is beginning the automobile. If the automobile starts off then you certainly've a gasoline subject. in step with possibility a bad clear out or pump. If spraying alittle beginning fluid doesnt make it easier to might have an argument with spark. Goto autozone or someplace comparable and purchase a seen spark checker disconnect one spark plug twine and hook up the spark tester, floor it to a stable floor or the battery detrimental. Have a pal attempt to start the automobile. look into the glass of the tester. are you able to ascertain the spark? if not in step with possibility a bad distributor, spark plug wires etc. in case you are able to discover the spark, in step with possibility your plugs are fouled. Your plugs are trouble-free sufficient to get to to easily exchange them besides. exchange them and see what happens. in case you have gasoline and Spark and the timing belt isn't broken. you will have an engine mechanical project. you will would desire to do a compression attempt. in case you fail the compression attempt, your engine has a bad project interior and would would desire to get replaced. Take it to a mechanic for a 2d opinion. No starts off can get enormously complicated. in case you do not have the approaches or expertise it incredibly is advisable to take it to a specialist. stable luck. let us know what occurred :D
2016-11-27 02:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree It is the main relay . but instead of replacing , I resolder the circuit board . have not had a repeat failure yet.
2007-04-24 14:18:27 · answer #4 · answered by Charles V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honda guru is 100% correct...stupid main relays....whack the dashboard with the heel of your hand,sometimes that will get you home.
2007-04-24 11:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by zskip62 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋