"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco_@_interbaun.com> wrote in message news:<3F86E06A.85BCE4C4@_interbaun.com>...
> Leo Lee wrote:
> >
> > Automobile is like a partner. I asked this question because I don't know
> > how much I have to trust my car with 200,000 on with it. It's 89 automatic
> > civic. Current I have tiny problems. I mean some tiny problems like the car
> > does not start right away after parked for many hours or in the morning.
> > I'm worry if my car is getting old or this is the sign of getting old.
> > I mean OLD. didn't I replaced or mainstain the necessiry parts?
> > Can I trust my partner?
> -----------------------
>
> Leo,
>
> Here's a _useful_ answer:
>
> Your car probably has lots of good miles left in her, and if you tell us
> the full details / conditions about your little problems, maybe we can
> help you solve them. Once those nagging problems have been resolved
> you'll have a more optimistic/ unclouded perspective about whether your
> car really is worthy of your trust.
>
> We're here to help each other.
>
> Be sure to include things like local temperature and service history in
> your descriptions. It could be something simple. Is it and injected
> engine?
>
> 'Curly'


I'm in Southern California.

My service history in past 3 years (that's all I remember)
- oil and transmission change regularly (I did)
- New bettery
- Replaced Starter from Refurished one.
- Just replaced Spart Plugs
- Fixed main relay starting problem
- Replaced Oxygen Sensor

Things I didn't do:
- Tune up
- New spark plug wires


Ignition not starting right away probably has to do with fuel
delivery
system such as fuel filter and main relay.3 months ago, I did fixed
the main relay fault which is defected in most 88 and 93 Civic and
Accord model. I did resoldering the joining point inside of main relay
part. After that the car started right away. But now I put the key in
the ignition does not start. It seems it I have to wait just put the
key in the hole and waiting few second, then it started. Now I have to
wait longer. One time I have to wait more than a 2 minutes. I'm not
sure this is has to do a problem on Starter. My best guess is there
still is a problem between main relay and fuel filter.