So I have diagnosed, with big thnx to this forum, that my problem with not starting is the main relay heating up and I have ordered a new one. However I can't afford any down time so I was thinking that maybe I could just unplug the main relay and carry it into work with me to keep it cool while I wait for the new one? Would this solve my problem temporalily? Thnx


Modified by dailydriven91ex at 3:56 PM 7/21/2004


Modified by dailydriven91ex at 10:32 PM 7/21/2004

 

I solved my main relay permanently using a solder gun and a drill. I used to have the notorius problems of the main relay, but removed it, resoldered all of the points (which I pretty much suck at soldering), and drilled about 25 holes in the plasic case. Have had no problems ever since.

 

I always recommend, to resolder the connections. I've seen several repeat/unhappy customers that have the same problem every summer. The place I was working would only replace main relays, not repair them.
You can pop the guts out of the relay case without removing the 10mm nut, holding it up in there.

 

I would suggest resoldering the joints and drilling a bunch of holes in the case to keep it cool. Haven't had a problem since my friend and I did this. Save yourself some money. The problem is simply cracked solder joints from the heat.

 

I resolidered all the connections on the printed circuit board in the main relay on my dads SE-i, after it went totally out and just flat out would not start. That was about 4-5 months ago.... haven't had a single problem with it since! Mine was replaced about 5 years ago after the usual symptoms, and haven't had a problem with that one either.

Anyways, to answer your question, if you can easily pop the relay out, then that should work fine. The heat build up in the closed car is what makes the relay act up, so keeping it cool until your ready to use it should help greatly.

 

would the main relay cause the engine not to have spark? i replaced the dizzy,cap, rotor, wires,plugs, coil, and i guess my last thing would be the main relay?

 

No, even if the Main Relay is bad you would still get Spark, what you wouldn't get is fuel.

 

what do u think else could be the problem of "no spark?"

 

Did you replace your ignitor?