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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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I find that when I leave my car, a 1991 Honda Accord, out in the sun and hot weather I have a difficult time starting it. The engine will turn over, but will not catch. If I let the weather cool down, it will start. It will start sometimes if I keep trying. I got the coils, distributer, and alternator replaced a few months ago. Any ideas? And how much do you think it will cost to fix it?
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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Interesting...

Try replacing your Plugs. Have you checked those? The plug gaps should be at 4.5.

Good luck
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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Most likely it is the main relay or the igniter. Not the spark plugs.
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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Can heat really play a factor in this? that is something else huh?
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Robot Sonic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Can heat really play a factor in this? that is something else huh?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Definately, the main relay and the igniter are both more likely to fail on a hot day. In fact any electrical component is more likely to fail when it gets hot because resistance rises with temperature.
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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main relay
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