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    Intermittent start problem

    Ok, I'm new here. I bought a 90 accord in good shape (driven by an old lady most of its life) as a back up car that I started driving more of... I've had a few of the common problems though. Currently it has had 3 occasions where I went to start it and all it did was turn over. Try as I may it gives no hint of firing. Come back an hour later or whatever. It starts on the first turn like it normally does and continues to do so.

    The fuel pump sounded like it was on when I tried it this morning and it didn't fire, but perhaps I was mistaken. I wouldn't think it was the fuel relay, but perhaps.

    Has anybody had the relay problem or have their distributor be intermittent like this?
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    Originally posted by whatthe
    Ok, I'm new here. I bought a 90 accord in good shape (driven by an old lady most of its life) as a back up car that I started driving more of... I've had a few of the common problems though. Currently it has had 3 occasions where I went to start it and all it did was turn over. Try as I may it gives no hint of firing. Come back an hour later or whatever. It starts on the first turn like it normally does and continues to do so.

    The fuel pump sounded like it was on when I tried it this morning and it didn't fire, but perhaps I was mistaken. I wouldn't think it was the fuel relay, but perhaps.

    Has anybody had the relay problem or have their distributor be intermittent like this?
    Yes. I suggest replacing both. The main relay is easy to replace, and is about $70 from Carquest. The distributor can be bought for about $100 off ebay.
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    Originally Posted by SuperTuner12010
    But the cat robs my horses.
    1991 Honda Accord LX Sedan w/5 speed transmission

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      Update on this -

      I bought a distributor from distributor king on ebay (good seller, little pricier), and it hasn't done it since. The rotor on the old one may have been a problem as it looks like the old lady hadn't replaced that for some time.

      I didn't try the relay.

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        you can resolder all the joints on the main relay and it will be as good as new. theres no need to buy a new one.

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          Originally posted by d112crzy
          you can resolder all the joints on the main relay and it will be as good as new. theres no need to buy a new one.
          Yessir cheap and easy fix what I did to mine and still hasnt crapped out on me. Glad to hear you solved your problem though.

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