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Old 04-03-2007, 06:23 PM
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Ever since i got my 1992 si lude when i leave it in the sun it wont start and every time i turn it off and come back 3 minutes later it wont start. It just turns over but wont fire up. Its so weird. Does anyone have a clue whats wrong here. Please.
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Probably main relay
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my guess too.

if hot weather is affecting it, then more than like it is that main (fuel) relay
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thanks but if that not it what else could it possibly be?
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main relay.
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i have a similar problem with my 98 base prelude. my car starts, but it has a hard time starting. i always thought it was a fuel problem. why do you guys think it would be a main relay?
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Main relay, VERY well known and common problem. Pull it out and resolder the contacts. With temperature changes the contacts expand / contract and can break.
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main relay
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...i also had a 92 si before the swap and had the same problem ...when i left my car in the sun for a long time and tried to turn it on it would crank but not start for like 10 mins...i heard it might be the MAIN RELAY so i bought a new one and never had that problem again
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main relay


main relay
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main relay

dont be surprised if you break your back trying to get to it tho
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Had the same problem with my first 92 lude. Main relay was the culprit.
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were is the main relay on prelude.
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It way up under the dash above the steering column. PITA to get to.
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