One out of a hundred times I go to start my car, it doesn't want to turn over. It seems to be only when the engine is warmed up. I'll try it a couple more times (does the same thing), then wait about one minute. Then it'll start right up. What the hell? It's not the starter because it's been doing this for several years now and I've replaced the starter in that time. Any ideas?
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it's probally your Main Relay man..
way up under the Dash..which will get Fucked up when it's hot..
mines giving me shit..i had to Re-solder it..
theres a DIY Thead in the DIY Section
Ride: 2002 Lexus IS300
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happened to me
changed the main relay and fixed the problemComment
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Originally posted by CB7 Fanatic
You might need to resolder your main relay. It sits up under the dash, and 18 years of heat soaking under there works the connections loose. Or you can buy a new one. But resoldering it is free! There is a DIY in the DIY section of this site.
Ninja edit: I type too slow.1992 Prelude S w/swapped H22AComment
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does it crank or do anything when you start it?
if it does crank it can be the main relay.
but if it doesnt crank then no way its ur main relay.What makes me laugh about forums, is that no matter how much you try to help someone, they dont take the advice. Go ahead and do it the hard way.
You got to respect what you drive, and appreciate what you have, making the best of what you got. and if that means putting CAI, HID's, a phat stereo system, and a idiot in the drivers seat...then so be it!
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clean the connections on the battery terminals and starter motor. when it is warmer out, there is more resistance in the wires so with corrosion on your terminals it takes more from the battery.Comment
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It cranks, but doesn't turn over. I'm going with the main relay idea. Brand new optima battery, ground and power cables, and fairly new starter lead me to believe its none of those. Thanks for your help fellas.Comment
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well listen for the signs for the main relay...there is a tutorial on this website....dont just do it...test itWhat makes me laugh about forums, is that no matter how much you try to help someone, they dont take the advice. Go ahead and do it the hard way.
You got to respect what you drive, and appreciate what you have, making the best of what you got. and if that means putting CAI, HID's, a phat stereo system, and a idiot in the drivers seat...then so be it!
Retro!
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I was just having a similar problem, it would start fine when it was cold, but after it warmed up it wouldn't start back up. I pulled the main relay, soldered it back up, and its been a week now with no problems.
For whats its worth, I'm a total noob at soldering, and got it done with about 10-15 minutes of education from google, so if you've never done it before, its not really that difficult.Comment
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How do you test it? The DIY just shows how to do it.Originally posted by accordztechComment
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your terminology is incorrect...cranking is turning over.Originally posted by CB7 FanaticComment
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cranking is turning over, so you're cranking but not starting
I'd say main relay in that case
on the stairs, she grabs my arm, says whats up,
where you been, is something wrong?
i try to just smile, and say everything’s fine.Comment
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What makes me laugh about forums, is that no matter how much you try to help someone, they dont take the advice. Go ahead and do it the hard way.
You got to respect what you drive, and appreciate what you have, making the best of what you got. and if that means putting CAI, HID's, a phat stereo system, and a idiot in the drivers seat...then so be it!
Retro!
Hater
I love nooBs...They make me look goodComment
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So I re-soldered most of the connections on the main relay. Hopefully that will take care of it. Also, I forgot to mention in my first post...It starts, but then "stalls" out right away. This is when it won't start for a minute or two. Still sound like a main relay problem?Comment
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Yes that sounds exactly like a main relay problem. Let us know how it turned out.-1991 Honda Accord LX H22a-
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