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car wont start every so often.

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    car wont start every so often.

    i've been having trouble starting my car recently.
    just today i was at the gas station. i filled my tank, then i got in.
    engine cranks but wont start. it took my about four to five attempts to get the car to start. i was at my pump lane for about five minutes trying to start my car and there was another car behind me lol. an a seperate occasion, i was about to leave for home after a long day of school. i turn the keys, engine cranks, no start. long story short, i was stuck in the parking lot in 90+ depree weather for ten minutes trying to start my car

    please help.
    sorry if this question has been asked already.
    Last edited by LX_Accordian; 04-13-2008, 08:12 AM.
    My 1992 honda accord LX 5 spd.

    "Behold! What was once thought to have been
    buried beneath the sands of time,
    the ill-fated Haynes Repair Manual has been resurrected
    from the depths of a watery grave." - LX_Accordian
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    #2
    90+ degree weather.. most likely, it's the main relay.. here's the DIY..
    http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ght=main+relay

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      #3
      thx man.
      i'm just a little worried because i have zero soldering experience.
      Last edited by LX_Accordian; 04-11-2008, 12:50 PM.
      My 1992 honda accord LX 5 spd.

      "Behold! What was once thought to have been
      buried beneath the sands of time,
      the ill-fated Haynes Repair Manual has been resurrected
      from the depths of a watery grave." - LX_Accordian

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        #4
        It's is the possible cause. Check the main relay for cracks and burnt solders. If the main relay is clean then it's your igniter on the distributor.. Happened to me 2 weeks ago.

        1993 Honda Accord LX 2004-2009
        1996 Honda Civic LX 2009-2012
        2012 Kia Optima LX 2012-2013
        2010 Honda Accord EX-L V6 2013-2018
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          #5
          how do i inspect the igniter or distributor to check for possible causes?
          Last edited by LX_Accordian; 04-12-2008, 12:46 AM.
          My 1992 honda accord LX 5 spd.

          "Behold! What was once thought to have been
          buried beneath the sands of time,
          the ill-fated Haynes Repair Manual has been resurrected
          from the depths of a watery grave." - LX_Accordian

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            #6
            My car wasnt starting when it was a hot/humid day. Works fine all winter...I tried the relay yesterday. It had 2 spots that were mentioned on here on other posts where the solder had a kinda crack around the base that sticks out. I resoldered it in like 5 minutes and put it back in...now its not hot out so I dont know if it fixed it. I will know the next sunny day as summer gets near. It acted up a few days ago when it got up to like 65, but now its colder again...only happened when it was in the direct sunlight...

            I hope it fixed it!

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              #7
              for those who have repaired the main relay
              is this wire ok?



              My 1992 honda accord LX 5 spd.

              "Behold! What was once thought to have been
              buried beneath the sands of time,
              the ill-fated Haynes Repair Manual has been resurrected
              from the depths of a watery grave." - LX_Accordian

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                #8
                that solder looks too thick. go to a actual electronic place that specializes in comp. repair. by the time youget that solder to melt, you might burn your board, and wire. and dont worry about your skills, its already broken, might as well fix it (or try). my new one cost 65$ heres a pic in my sig of where to look on your relay. I boght my cb7 in feb. and the same day I had same symptoms. it got so bad, I could only drive for minute, then it die, and Im stuck flapping my doors open and shut to cool off the int. you can check it to see if it was it regardless of the heat outside, just turn on the heat on high, and divert the heat to the floor, and get it hot in there. also, bang on the dash in the area that the relay is at, if it tries to start while bang ing, its deffinatley it.if you have some flexibal conduit, direct hot air to the relay area.
                you'll love my nuts!

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by LX_Accordian
                  for those who have repaired the main relay
                  is this wire ok?




                  NO. i believe that is for plumbing and mechanical assembly applications.. you would need something for electrical use..

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                    #10
                    o haha, ok.
                    just thought i'd ask since i found it lying around.
                    My 1992 honda accord LX 5 spd.

                    "Behold! What was once thought to have been
                    buried beneath the sands of time,
                    the ill-fated Haynes Repair Manual has been resurrected
                    from the depths of a watery grave." - LX_Accordian

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                      #11
                      when my starter was going out, my car had a hard time starin too like itll take 6-7 cranks to start the car it was like that for about a month then my starter finally went out. i changed it and its been normal so i dunno it could be dnt take my word the just a sugestion


                      http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=139263

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                        #12
                        ya man, i actually dropped a new starter in a couple months ago lol.
                        My 1992 honda accord LX 5 spd.

                        "Behold! What was once thought to have been
                        buried beneath the sands of time,
                        the ill-fated Haynes Repair Manual has been resurrected
                        from the depths of a watery grave." - LX_Accordian

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                          #13
                          paid a visit to my local hardware store.
                          unfortunately they didnt have any wire, i guess they were out.
                          but i found this:



                          is this ok?
                          Last edited by LX_Accordian; 04-12-2008, 11:57 AM.
                          My 1992 honda accord LX 5 spd.

                          "Behold! What was once thought to have been
                          buried beneath the sands of time,
                          the ill-fated Haynes Repair Manual has been resurrected
                          from the depths of a watery grave." - LX_Accordian

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                            #14
                            i should just pull mine out right now and double check the solder joints too while the car is down but not for a related reason.

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                              #15
                              ic, any thoughts on that second bolt location?
                              y is ur car down btw?
                              My 1992 honda accord LX 5 spd.

                              "Behold! What was once thought to have been
                              buried beneath the sands of time,
                              the ill-fated Haynes Repair Manual has been resurrected
                              from the depths of a watery grave." - LX_Accordian

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