1990 Honda Accord starts and then dies when hot
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1990 Honda Accord starts and then dies when hot
Hello,
I have a 1990 Honda Accord DX. The problem I'm having seems to be mildly intermittent. It happens most often on a hot day recently after the car has been driven (approx 10-20min after turned off). The car will start for about 2 seconds and then die. Any attempt to start after that and the car will just turn over or sputter a little. After leaving the car sit for anywhere from 5-15 min, it will start and run just fine. Could anyone help me with fixing or troubleshooting this problem?
Thanks!
I have a 1990 Honda Accord DX. The problem I'm having seems to be mildly intermittent. It happens most often on a hot day recently after the car has been driven (approx 10-20min after turned off). The car will start for about 2 seconds and then die. Any attempt to start after that and the car will just turn over or sputter a little. After leaving the car sit for anywhere from 5-15 min, it will start and run just fine. Could anyone help me with fixing or troubleshooting this problem?
Thanks!
#3
Re: 1990 Honda Accord starts and then dies when hot
Its inside the dash drivers side left of steering wheel not the first switch you see but the one up higher find a pic of it somewhere online (ROCK AUTO.com)maybe so you know what your looking for I soldered mine years ago they came out of the factory with whats called a "Dry Socket" meaning one of the solder joints wasn't kosher look at the board with a magnifying glass and you'll find it.
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Re: 1990 Honda Accord starts and then dies when hot
This sounds more like a bad distributor. Mine did the same thing. It got worse over the course of a few weeks. It would not start at all if hot.
#5
Re: 1990 Honda Accord starts and then dies when hot
I removed the main relay but none of the solders are cracked. I'm guessing that the best way to test it is to wait until it won't start, remove the relay, and test the continuity of certain pins?
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Re: 1990 Honda Accord starts and then dies when hot
Here's a link to a site that talks about testing the unit. Be sure to look at the picture to determine which pin is which, and maybe even label with a sharpie to make life easier.
http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub.../aa010301c.htm
If this unit checks out, could be distributor.
Also, another thing to check - when the car is not starting, turn the key to the "on" position and listen for the distinctive clicks and fuel pump running. Also watch for the flashing "S" on the dash. These conditions are also indicative of a main relay problem.
http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub.../aa010301c.htm
If this unit checks out, could be distributor.
Also, another thing to check - when the car is not starting, turn the key to the "on" position and listen for the distinctive clicks and fuel pump running. Also watch for the flashing "S" on the dash. These conditions are also indicative of a main relay problem.
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Re: 1990 Honda Accord starts and then dies when hot
Here is a good site for locating the main relay and fixing it.
http://techauto.awardspace.com/mainrelaydefine.html
http://techauto.awardspace.com/mainrelaydefine.html
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