motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:HP6dnVzCvLKRB-jVnZ2dnUVZ_tTinZ2d@posted.uniservecommunications:

> 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.
>
>==========================
> 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'
>

you'd think that garages would know about the Honda/Acura main relay by
now.....

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