brand new main relay: still clicking, sputtering
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brand new main relay: still clicking, sputtering
I've had an audibly clicking main relay for a few weeks now, and just replaced it with a new honda unit. No change. It still clicks and sputters simultaineously, w/ the cel flickering on until it gets going again. What else could make the relay do that? I suppose it's not impossible, but it seems unlikely to get a new, bad relay.
I tried the resoldering on my old one, and there was improvement but only for a few weeks. It's the worst in the cold. I read just about every archived post, but didn't anything helpful unfortunatly. This problem only started after a b16 swap. I've checked my grounds already, just in case. Any insight would be great. Thanks.
I tried the resoldering on my old one, and there was improvement but only for a few weeks. It's the worst in the cold. I read just about every archived post, but didn't anything helpful unfortunatly. This problem only started after a b16 swap. I've checked my grounds already, just in case. Any insight would be great. Thanks.
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Re: brand new main relay: still clicking, sputtering (wignersfriend)
Did you check for a CEL code? You'll probably get a code 16 out of it because the main relay is interrupting the power to the injector circuit. I think you are losing power to the main relay from either a lose fuse, poor wire connection, or a faulty ignition switch.
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Re: brand new main relay: still clicking, sputtering (Perfectionist)
i had that prob and it ended up being the ground on the thermostat housing, i just grounded it on the chasis and it never done it again. just check grounds again see if they coroded and ****
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Re: brand new main relay: still clicking, sputtering (Jockobo)
bringing this one back from the dead:
i am having the same exact problem and i moved the thermostat grounds the the clean *** vtec solenoid and it is still doing it. it seems to happen when the car is under load like %50 or more throttle and in like 1st and 2nd gear more.
i am having the same exact problem and i moved the thermostat grounds the the clean *** vtec solenoid and it is still doing it. it seems to happen when the car is under load like %50 or more throttle and in like 1st and 2nd gear more.
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Re: brand new main relay: still clicking, sputtering (untitled)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by untitled »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bringing this one back from the dead:
i am having the same exact problem and i moved the thermostat grounds the the clean *** vtec solenoid and it is still doing it. it seems to happen when the car is under load like %50 or more throttle and in like 1st and 2nd gear more.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Mines is doing the same thing at part throttle or even wot when the car is warm. Now it won't start unless I jump it. New battery, cap , rotor, distributor king dizzy, starter, and the clicking noise is rapidly if trying to crank.
Anyhelp will gladly be appreciated.
Roy
i am having the same exact problem and i moved the thermostat grounds the the clean *** vtec solenoid and it is still doing it. it seems to happen when the car is under load like %50 or more throttle and in like 1st and 2nd gear more.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Mines is doing the same thing at part throttle or even wot when the car is warm. Now it won't start unless I jump it. New battery, cap , rotor, distributor king dizzy, starter, and the clicking noise is rapidly if trying to crank.
Anyhelp will gladly be appreciated.
Roy
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