Why does my 90Si not like to turn on when the weather is warm?

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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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Default Why does my 90Si not like to turn on when the weather is warm?

As posted above..
Anytime its warm out, my stupid car kicks over but wont turn on.
I noticed that the pump wont prime whenever it doesn't turn on. Sometimes it will take 5 minutes before it finally turns on, other times it could take hours. Last Saturday I was stuck at a gas station for 6 hours, then all of a sudden it just turned back on.
please help.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Default Re: Why does my 90Si not like to turn on when the weather is warm?

There are a few different issues that could be wrong with your car. Usually, it is either one of two things. The Main relay (located under the dash mounted against the drivers side kick panel.) If you can hear the fuel pump working then the main relay is doing it's job. If the main relay is not the issue. Then go on to troubleshooting the distributor. The igniter in the distributor fails and causes the car to not have spark.

Here is a video to help diagnose the distributor.

The main relay can be repaired if you are comfortable with soldering circuit boards.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Default Re: Why does my 90Si not like to turn on when the weather is warm?

^^ nailed it.
Main Relay X2
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Default Re: Why does my 90Si not like to turn on when the weather is warm?

That, that you just did there for me is too Fn awesome, bro. great video. two thumbs up. No matter how you put it, too cool. Thank you

Thanx,
Rick
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