mmdir2002@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
> when my car 89 civic automatic does not start, turn the key I hear
> nothing. Total silence. Then I have to wait. 5 min or 10 min or
> sometimes 30 mins. Then I turn
> the key again, I hear something like click. I know it's going to work.
> I try again.
> next I hear the starter is turning bit hesitate but start again. I
> notice that mostly
> when the car is hot, it does not start right away once I turn off the
> car.
>

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You need to resolder or replace your famous MAIN RELAY. (do a google or
groups search)

If you don't want to wait up to 30 minutes, leave the ignition switch in
position II, and smack the dash with your fist. You'll hear the fuel
pump run, and you can start the car. The vibration of the engine will
keep the relay engaged until next time you shut it off. MARVELOUS
anti-theft device :-)

'Curly'