Honda Car Forum

I'm hoping someone can help me with this one. About a year ago, my car started pulling this thing where it it would start, idle really rough for about 3 seconds, then die. I would crank it over and over - and nothing. Finally, I'd floor the gas pedal while cranking, wait a minute or 2, crank it again, and then it would start. This only happened every month or so.

I left it with a local mechanic for 7 days, and they figured out nothing, as they could not replicate the problem. Every time they tried to start it - it started. Since then, it has happened more frequently, and now it does not start at all.

The battery is fine
The fuel filter is new.
the spark plugs and wires were recently replaced.
Air filter is new, along with the sub-filter - although my old filter looked burnt - it was black and charred! I've asked a few mechanics, and they all said they have not seen that before. Interesting....

Also - when I'd pull up to a stoplight, my car would idle really low - like it wanted to die. It never did, but I'm wondering it that has something to do with the problem. Any input would be most helpful.......

try changing the main relay