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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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89 crx dx auto - stock
* sometimes it starts right away and sometimes it does not!
1. cold start - turn key to on hear fuel pump starts right away or i have to crank 5-6 times; 8-10 cranks.
2. warm start - turn key to on do not hear fuel pump starts right away or i have to crank 5-6 times; 8-10 cranks.
* new battery and connections - 150,000 on new car to me - no maintenance records - i just finished timing belt/pulley/water pump.
thanks blkjak -
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Default Re: starting problem (blkjak)

If you're not hearing your fuel pump prime then your main relay is taking a crap. This happens in hot weather.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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Default Re: starting problem (schuetts)

thanks for your help - blkjak
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