fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com (George Macdonald) wrote in message news:<3f832f84.42841608@news.tellurian.com>...
> Before suspecting the ECU you should check sensors like the TW sensor and
> MAP sensor - a simple check of resistance can tell if they're way off.
> The main relay is easy to check - listen for the fuel pump running for
> 2secs when you turn on the ignition. There has to be a reason for the
> battery discharging so often and could also be the final cause of your
> non-start - check for shorts with the car turned off and then with the
> ignition on... and of course check grounding and wire harnesses.
>
> IIRC if you crank for 30secs you should get a check engine code. Was that
> a Honda OEM alternator? There have been reports of aftermarket rebuilds
> failing fairly quickly.
>
> Rgds, George Macdonald
>
> "Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

George,
I've had two alternators in there. OEM and a rebuilt one.
Alternator aside, the car should start with a good battery.
Would a shorted alternator cause a no-start?

The main relay is 1.5 yrs old. I will check again though.
Gary