Steve wrote:
> 98 Accord coupe EX V6 120,000 miles auto.
> Went out to lunch yesterday and the car would not start.
> Turned over strong but not firing..
> Called AAA, he banged on the gas tank and it started. ran for a few minutes
> and I shut it off. it would not start again.
> Towed to garage .
> The next day the car started everytime they tried it.
> They told me about $500 for a fuel pump installed.
> I'm going to wait and see what happens.
> I picked the car up and I'll make sure I have my cellphone at all times.
>
> Any Ideas what might cause this?
> It was HOT, in the 90s, The car had sit for 11 days and was 1st day back to
> work after vacation.

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When the main relay starts to fail, it prevents the fuel pump from
priming the engine when you turn the key to position II. Turn off you
radio and LISTEN when you get in your car. Listen to the fuel pump run
for two seconds. If you don't hear it, your car isn't going to start
unless you smack the dash with your left fist (and the relay runs) then
it will start. This problem usually happens when the car gets HOT
inside. That's why it will start OK after you cool the car down, or put
it in a shady place at the dealership.

Google 'honda main relay' and find a geek who can remove / resolder yours.

'Curly'