i just bought a 1994 honda when i got it everything was good esep when i started it up in the morning it lagged to start seems like its dead then it starts up ones its on it goes good but every morning it does this. i replace the fuel relay, water pump, and time belt. can any one help me figure out what it could be?

 

What do you mean lag? Does it not start the instant you turn the key, but have a lag, then it seem like the engine registered that you turn the key then just turn over and start? Mine have a small lag like this, and I havent figured it out, but it havent left me stranded yet. Mine mainly does this in the winter time, and only in the mornings. It has a 1/2 second-1 second lag, almost like it doesnt realize that I turned the key. I dont know if it could be the kill switch in my alarm (prestige alarm) or some other reason.

Or does the engine continually crank for a little while before it 'catches' and get started?

 

its like a 4 5 second lag sounds like the battery is dead then it kicks on
a couple days ago it didnt want to turn on, i charge the battery and still nothing till i replace the main relay and it turn on but its still doing this

 

So it makes a repeated clicking sound for 4-5 seconds and then turns on? Possibly try a completely different battery if you have access to one, or go get a voltage meter from walmart. (can come in handy in alot of cases other then this) Bateries won't stay good forever, and if it's an old battery even if you charge it it won't function right. other then that check all your grounds. That's the very first thing a shop will do after checking the voltage on the battery.