my friend has a 98 4cyl and sometimes it wont start. i searched and found the common problem is the main fuel relay. i need to know where it is? how much one will cost and where i can purchase one . thanks for any help

 

a coupe main relay is like $30 from the dealership.

it is located up underneath the dash to the left of the steering column.

does it not start mostly when it's hot outside? <-- typical main relay symptom

 

the dealership down the street wants $61 for a relay. it doesnt start when it feels like it. im in texas its always hot.

 

sedan relay is more $$ - LOL @ texas yup it's hot.

a check that worked for me: when the car won't start reach up and whack the main relay with something (like the handle of a screwdriver). if it starts after that it's the relay for sure.

 

im gonna by the relay before the dealership closes. i wont be able to check until she gets done with class about 9 tonite. <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by notoriousB &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

a check that worked for me: when the car won't start reach up and whack the main relay with something (like the handle of a screwdriver). if it starts after that it's the relay for sure.</TD></TR></TABLE> what does the relay look like there are like four diffrent looking ones tucked up under the dash.

 

it's a box with a wire connector coming out of it.

LOL sorry I know that description sucks ***, but I can't think of what else to say. it's good size, maybe 3-4" long, 2" wide & 2" tall? it's bolted up there, kinda a pain in the *** to get to.

when you get the new one just take a look and you'll see it.

 

just got back from the dealership $68 dollars later this thing is a monster i guess that why they call MAIN fuel relay i will let you how it turns out tonight thanks for your help notoriousB... first time to set foot in accord since i own a teg.