My car won't start when it's HOT outside!!??

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Old May 28, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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Default My car won't start when it's HOT outside!!??

I left my house this morning when it was cool outside. Didn't have a problem. This afternoon though when the temperature was at it's peak the car was turning but not starting. Last summer it happened sometimes but I would wait a few minutes and it would start after. Would I need a tune up? Thanks
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Old May 28, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Most likely the Main Relay, easy fix. Search it for a guide.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Deo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Most likely the Main Relay, easy fix. Search it for a guide.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old May 28, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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thanks. I will search for it. I was told the same thing on a local forum.

Thanks again.

JF
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Old May 28, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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if its the main relay, just let some air inside the car too cool down.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 05:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nostreble &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if its the main relay, just let some air inside the car too cool down.</TD></TR></TABLE>

only works *sometimes*. Mine had the same problem.

I found if i sat there cycling the key to on / off / on / off eventually it would work, but then i had to change my ign switch. so, replace the relay, lol.
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Old May 29, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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It is definetly the main relay. Detailed problems and a fix can be found here: http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/faq.html#startrun

Soldering is very easy on this! I've done mine, and no longer have problems! Give it a shot!!!
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