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Old 06 Aug 2003, 09:51 am
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Default Re: Starting problem (DON'T say relay)

On Wed, 06 Aug 2003 01:24:49 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
No go.
The relays are BRAND NEW
The sparks plugs are BRAND NEW
The spark plugs wires are BRAND NEW.

In BOTH cars.

Only the distributer has not been replaced. What should I do next?


I used to own Volvos. Should I go back to them?


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>anon-13526571@craigslist.org wrote:
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>> OK I have starting problems with BOTH my accords.
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>> 1st car 1991 Honda Accord Wagon (101k)
>> 2nd car 1992 Honda Accord Sedan (102k)
>>
>> I am having starting problems in both the cars. This did not happen in
>> the winter. The engine turns but it does not start. Heard about the
>> relay problem so I changed the relay in BOTH the cars. Both have NEW
>> relays. Sometimes the cars do not start. If I leave it for about half
>> an hour then it is fine. Any advice. This is driving me crazy. I
>> thought Hondas did not break down like this.

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> Only time I have had my '92 accord stop on me in the 215000 miles that
>I have owned it since new it was the 'ignitor' in the distributer.
>Engine quit like the key was shut off. i don't think it's your problem.
>Try this: Sit in drivers seat. Turn radio off. Turn key to first
>position where the dash lights come on and the fuel pump runs foe about
>three seconds. If you don't hear the pump, there is something wrong in
>the fuel delivery system. If you do hear the pump, replace the plug
>wires if they are original to the car. Be sure the cap and rotor are
>clean inside and out and the plugs are in good condition. MAY take care
>of your no start. bob


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