help! my car doesnt start when theres warm/hot weather!
10-07-2004, 07:42 AM
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help! my car doesnt start when theres warm/hot weather!
when the car's been sitting under the sun for a couple hours it wont start...it cranks but when i gas it nothing happens..could it be that no gas is going to the engine..as soon as the weather cools like at night it can start again...can someone help me???
i appreciate all u guys' help..imm get that replaced n hopefully everything is good thanks
Modified by wilrock at 8:22 PM 10/7/2004
i appreciate all u guys' help..imm get that replaced n hopefully everything is good thanks
Modified by wilrock at 8:22 PM 10/7/2004
10-07-2004, 08:39 AM
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Re: help! my car doesnt start when theres warm/hot weather! (wilrock)
I'd check the main relay. I'm having problems with mine right now. Turn the ignition switch on and wait for your check engine light to go out. If it doesn't, then it's your main relay going bad. If the engine light goes out it should start. It all starts at the main relay!
10-07-2004, 09:56 AM
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Re: help! my car doesnt start when theres warm/hot weather! (wilrock)
It's more than likely your main relay. Same thing happened to me all the time. I just replaced the relay and everything is perfect.
10-07-2004, 01:35 PM
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Re: help! my car doesnt start when theres warm/hot weather! (jeffb16)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jeffb16 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's more than likely your main relay. Same thing happened to me all the time. I just replaced the relay and everything is perfect. </TD></TR></TABLE>
10-07-2004, 06:43 PM
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main relay almost definately. If you cant hear your fuel pump priming, then its definately the main relay. Try giving it a few light wacks, as a temp solution till you replace it.
10-07-2004, 07:04 PM
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Re: help! my car doesnt start when theres warm/hot weather! (blah13)
It's probably got a dry joint somewhere.
The other option.
Get a soldering gun and a desoldering tool. Remove the old solder and replace with new.
You might want to get one from the junkyard to practice on. They cost $free.99.
Car has started every time since I did this four months ago. If it fails again i'll get a new one.
I believe you can place a jumper between terminals 5 and 7. I've never did this.
Can someone confirm
The other option.
Get a soldering gun and a desoldering tool. Remove the old solder and replace with new.
You might want to get one from the junkyard to practice on. They cost $free.99.
Car has started every time since I did this four months ago. If it fails again i'll get a new one.
I believe you can place a jumper between terminals 5 and 7. I've never did this.
Can someone confirm
10-13-2004, 10:26 PM
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Re: help! my car doesnt start when theres warm/hot weather! (wilrock)
update...my fren gave me a tip to let the air run for about 3-5 mins..then the car actually starts...i think the air is cooling something down..but what?
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10-13-2004, 10:51 PM
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Re: help! my car doesnt start when theres warm/hot weather! (wilrock)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wilrock »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">update...my fren gave me a tip to let the air run for about 3-5 mins..then the car actually starts...i think the air is cooling something down..but what?</TD></TR></TABLE>
How do you figure that? All you're doing is recirculating hot air. To "cool something down" requires a compressor. Which you can't use until the car is started.
Modified by eda6 hatch at 7:24 PM 10/14/2004
How do you figure that? All you're doing is recirculating hot air. To "cool something down" requires a compressor. Which you can't use until the car is started.
Modified by eda6 hatch at 7:24 PM 10/14/2004
10-18-2004, 04:44 AM
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Re: help! my car doesnt start when theres warm/hot weather! (Muckman)
Where can you find the main relay on a 91 Accord EX? I wouldn't be surprised if this is the issue I was having.
10-18-2004, 05:11 PM
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go get one from the dealership, and that way you know how it looks, then try and look for the same thing underneath the driver side panel. it should be held on by some 10mm bolts
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