I have a 1998 Accord Coupe and in hot weather, the engine will turn over, but will die out immediately. After a few cranks, it will usually kick in and run fine. It works perfectly fine on cooler days or if garaged. I have heard a few theories on this (main relay and other circuits).

Please advise????


Modified by kolumbus4 at 1:42 PM 7/8/2004

 

Are you saying that it will start, but then die???? It could be that you are loosing fuel pressure at the injectors. possible cause: main relay. Quite a common problem.

To test for the main relay, do this:

1. When it is hot, turn the key on.

2. check engine light will come on for two seconds and go out. You should hear the fuel pump run during the two seconds.

3. When the light goes out you should hear the main relay click.

If it doesn't click, check terminal seven on the main relay (fuel pump) for power and terminal eight (computer) for ground. If you have no power and you have ground, the main relay is bad.

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