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Old Jul 5, 2021 | 12:39 PM
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93 del sol won't start when ambient temp is above 85 F. Replaced the fuel pump. no help.
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Old Jul 5, 2021 | 08:36 PM
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Check your ECT and IAT sensors... either of these reading way wrong will cause huge start up issues.
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Old Jul 7, 2021 | 08:18 AM
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More description needed, Does it prime? Do you hear the master relay click? There are way too many possible just base on what you said, but I am sure it is a solder crack issue since it only happen when ambient is above 85F
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Old Jul 7, 2021 | 11:10 AM
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The engine turns over so I can't hear whether any relays are clicking. Based on your response/questions and the response I got from JRCivic1 and some videos I've found on YouTube I believe it is probably the PGM-FI relay. I am old and do not do any work on cars anymore beyond washing them and I don't do too much of that. Over the next few days I will try and get this part replaced and then monitor progress. Thanks for the help.
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 03:53 AM
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It’s the Main Relay.. it looses its solders when it’s hot.. take it out, open it and check the solders.. try to get a new one and it will work..
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Old Sep 3, 2021 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by quenepon69
It’s the Main Relay.. it looses its solders when it’s hot.. take it out, open it and check the solders.. try to get a new one and it will work..
I replaced the main relay and after close examination with a magnifying glass I couldn't see any problems with the solder joints on the old relay. I had to wait for some hot weather to test it. Over the last couple of weeks we've had some seriously hot and humid weather - insufferable. Del Sol started every time. Thanks for the help.
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