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94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

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Old May 27, 2013 | 06:08 AM
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Default 94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

I have a 1994 civic lx that for some reason won't start after it sits in the sun after a warm day. It turns over but just don't start and I'm at a loss. Anyone have any ideas?
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Old May 27, 2013 | 06:11 AM
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Default Re: 94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

sounds like the same problem im having. my car sat for a week and now i cant get it to start for nothing.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Default Re: 94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

Any ideas? I just noticed yesterday that it starts with out the clutch pushed down. I'm not sure if that's supposed to happen or not I've gotten mixed answer about it..
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Old May 27, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ambergilbert00
Any ideas? I just noticed yesterday that it starts with out the clutch pushed down. I'm not sure if that's supposed to happen or not I've gotten mixed answer about it..
starting without clutch depressed is sign of a bad clutch switch



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Old May 27, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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Default Re: 94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

Bad main relay
http://techauto.awardspace.com/index.html#overview
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Old May 27, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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Default Re: 94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

it would work good where im from.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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Default Re: 94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

Originally Posted by HondaPartsHero
That link that you sent sounds just like my car! Easy fix too! Thanks we will see if it works
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Old May 28, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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Default Re: 94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

i also agree with main relay.. i had this problem on my accord. it was an automatic but if it was too hot, the soldering points in the relay would separate.. main relay controls fuel pump thats why its not starting.. junkyards always have main relays, i stock up whenevr i go. better to get oem ones than the crap they make for autozone/pepboys.. but they stillwork, just less soldering in them=shorter lifespan..
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Old May 28, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Default Re: 94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

Thank you. I will try it and see what happens
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Old May 29, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Default Re: 94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

Just wondering if its not the main relay what else could it be?
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Old May 29, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Default Re: 94 civic lx doesn't start when it sits in the sun during the summer.

your description describes a bad main relay and almost Nothing else.
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