Jim Yanik wrote:
> 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.....
>

c'mon dude, why sell a $50 repair when you can sell a $500 repair instead?