On 8/11/04 11:38 PM, in article
tonymullerREMOVE-0E4932.214522110820....earthlink.net, "Tony
Muller" <tonymullerREMOVE@earthlink.net> wrote:

> In article <%CwSc.2526$Y94.2206@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com> ,
> "Brock Angelo" <brockangelo@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi - I was so interested to read your post, as my husband and I have both
>> had this problem with our Hondas. He has a 91 Civic LX and I have a 92 Civic
>> DX. Both of our cars run GREAT but if on a hot day we stop in between
>> errands, that's the end! Occasionally it seems like the cars start for a
>> second and then die. We have actually had mine towed several times, thinking
>> it was something really serious. We've replaced the battery and starter on
>> mine and the igniter and ignition switch on his, hoping this would fix
>> things but the problems persist! Elizabeth Angelo
>
> Have you tried replacing the Main Relay? I'd bet that's it.
>
> Frankly, after having mine towed home, I haven't done anything to it
> (except be more frustrated!) for two days. In my case, the relay tests
> fine on the bench, but the car doesn't start! Even after resting and
> cooling off. :-( So, I'm thinking I'll just replace the relay for good
> measure and seeing if that takes care of the problem. After all, ALL of
> the research I've done (and it's been extensive at this point!) says
> that even IF the relay is OK now, it's likely to go any moment. And for
> $60 or so, maybe it's worth trying-?
>
> I'll let you know how mine turns out!
>
> Good Luck!
> Tony


If it runs a little bit then stops, you might want to also check the
ignition switch.