mikerr765 wrote:
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> Our 85 Accord (carb model) starts right up but kills after 5-7 seconds
> regardless of what you do with the throttle pedal, then you have to
> keep trying to start it for a few minutes before its starts again. If
> its been running its starts and runs fine Its almost like the fuel in
> the line is gone and then it has to get more to the carb? it seems to
> run fine once its going. Its does not depend on the weather but once
> its sat over night it won;'t start again. the oil looks like it might
> have some fuel in it its not anti freeze becaus the level hav not
> changed?? i have read about the main relays causing a starting problem
> when its hot in the summer and it used to do that also but only
> occasionally. Please i need you suggestions i am mechanical but need
> you guys too!
> Mike in MN
>
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> mikerr765

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mikerr765

It could be the ignition switch if it sometimes runs the fuel pump in
the 'start' position, but not in the 'run' position.

About the main relay problem: It can happen at ANY temperature, but it
will usually happen whenever the temp is at that specific point _under
the dash_. In other words, if it's too hot or too cold inside your car,
you may have trouble starting. Once you get it running, the vibrations
seem to be enough to keep the connection 'sparking'.

The secret is to _listen_ to your relay running the fuel pump for a
second or two when you first turn on the key. Make sure the radio is
OFF, and if you don't hear the relay do it's thing, smack the dash with
your fist and see if you hear it run. If that makes it run, You will
have to replace or rebuild your relay.

I'm not sure how much this applies to non-FI engines. :-(

'Curly'

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