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Hi All,

Hopefully someone can help.. I'm having trouble with my 92 Accord.. 5spd...
About once a week, it won't start..... tries to, but just won't fire. I'll
let it sit for a few hours, then it will start without a problem We've
replaced all filters, plugs, plug wires, distributer cap and rotor. Was
beginning to think it was the fuel pump, but when it does start, it runs
fine.

Has anyone else had this problem, if so, could you point me in the right
direction. I'm not looking forward to dropping $300 for a local garage to
tell me "it could be this..." and apparently my accord is "too old" for
AutoZone's gizmo to tell me what the problem is.

If anyone has any info, I'd appreciate it

Thanks
Steph

Hi Steph,

I got nearly the same problem.

My 1992 Prelude do not start, when the car is hot
because of direct sun shine or when the engine
was turned off a few minutes before.

The garage did not find the problem.
May be it is something with the catalytic converter
or sensors or electronic ... ?

I hope somebody will have a real solution.

Kind regards
Joachim Engel.

Have you cleaned your fuel injectors? You can get some Techroline at you
local autoparts. I use Cheveron gas and it keeps my injectors clean.


"Steph" <steph@tusco.net> wrote in message
news:sI50b.6$uS.8269@news.uswest.net...
> Hi All,
>
> Hopefully someone can help.. I'm having trouble with my 92 Accord..
5spd...
> About once a week, it won't start..... tries to, but just won't fire.
I'll
> let it sit for a few hours, then it will start without a problem We've
> replaced all filters, plugs, plug wires, distributer cap and rotor. Was
> beginning to think it was the fuel pump, but when it does start, it runs
> fine.
>
> Has anyone else had this problem, if so, could you point me in the right
> direction. I'm not looking forward to dropping $300 for a local garage to
> tell me "it could be this..." and apparently my accord is "too old" for
> AutoZone's gizmo to tell me what the problem is.
>
> If anyone has any info, I'd appreciate it
>
> Thanks
> Steph
>
>

"Steph" <steph@tusco.net> wrote in message
news:sI50b.6$uS.8269@news.uswest.net...
> Hi All,
>
> Hopefully someone can help.. I'm having trouble with my 92 Accord..
5spd...
> About once a week, it won't start..... tries to, but just won't fire.
I'll
> let it sit for a few hours, then it will start without a problem We've
> replaced all filters, plugs, plug wires, distributer cap and rotor. Was
> beginning to think it was the fuel pump, but when it does start, it runs
> fine.
>
> Has anyone else had this problem, if so, could you point me in the right
> direction. I'm not looking forward to dropping $300 for a local garage to
> tell me "it could be this..." and apparently my accord is "too old" for
> AutoZone's gizmo to tell me what the problem is.

http://www.markl.f9.co.uk/howto/elec...main-relay.htm

I think I had the same problem with my 92 accord last fall. The fix was to
replace the electric relay located underneath the sterring wheel. Its a
little tricky to install but it can be done the part cost about 100 plus.

"Steph" <steph@tusco.net> wrote in message
news:sI50b.6$uS.8269@news.uswest.net...
> Hi All,
>
> Hopefully someone can help.. I'm having trouble with my 92 Accord..
5spd...
> About once a week, it won't start..... tries to, but just won't fire.
I'll
> let it sit for a few hours, then it will start without a problem We've
> replaced all filters, plugs, plug wires, distributer cap and rotor. Was
> beginning to think it was the fuel pump, but when it does start, it runs
> fine.
>
> Has anyone else had this problem, if so, could you point me in the right
> direction. I'm not looking forward to dropping $300 for a local garage to
> tell me "it could be this..." and apparently my accord is "too old" for
> AutoZone's gizmo to tell me what the problem is.
>
> If anyone has any info, I'd appreciate it
>
> Thanks
> Steph
>
>

OK Gang been there done this.

Under the dash, is an ignition relay. Due to summer(hot weather) winter
(cold weather), the relay fails over time.
I sold my 91to my boss who soon had this same problem. It's actually quite
common.

Now, go to www.batauto.com and leave a post in the import message board for
"Honda Dude"
This guy really knows his stuff. He can speak to installation.

I believe the part was 100.00 bucks.

Hope this helps.
Chuck


"Steph" <steph@tusco.net> wrote in message
news:sI50b.6$uS.8269@news.uswest.net...
> Hi All,
>
> Hopefully someone can help.. I'm having trouble with my 92 Accord..
5spd...
> About once a week, it won't start..... tries to, but just won't fire.
I'll
> let it sit for a few hours, then it will start without a problem We've
> replaced all filters, plugs, plug wires, distributer cap and rotor. Was
> beginning to think it was the fuel pump, but when it does start, it runs
> fine.
>
> Has anyone else had this problem, if so, could you point me in the right
> direction. I'm not looking forward to dropping $300 for a local garage to
> tell me "it could be this..." and apparently my accord is "too old" for
> AutoZone's gizmo to tell me what the problem is.
>
> If anyone has any info, I'd appreciate it
>
> Thanks
> Steph
>
>

Steph wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Hopefully someone can help.. I'm having trouble with my 92 Accord.. 5spd...
> About once a week, it won't start..... tries to, but just won't fire. I'll
> let it sit for a few hours, then it will start without a problem We've
> replaced all filters, plugs, plug wires, distributer cap and rotor. Was
> beginning to think it was the fuel pump, but when it does start, it runs
> fine.
>
> Has anyone else had this problem, if so, could you point me in the right
> direction. I'm not looking forward to dropping $300 for a local garage to
> tell me "it could be this..." and apparently my accord is "too old" for
> AutoZone's gizmo to tell me what the problem is.
>
> If anyone has any info, I'd appreciate it
>
> Thanks
> Steph
-----------------------------------

EVERYBODY,
Please, read the description of the symptoms, and the cure explained at
this site... It certainly has nothing to do with clogged injectors or
the catalytic converter. . . . Steph said: "I let it sit for a few
hours, then it starts without a problem'

http://members.rogers.com/john-ings/MainRelay.HTM

'Curly'
-------------------------------------

To REPLY: If there are a couple of underscores in my return address,
you must remove them to reply directly . . . . . . Thanks.

Regarding stage performances: When everyone else has finished playing,
you should not play any notes you have left over. -

Had the same problem.. the problem may be resolved with the replacement of
your main relay.
(its a $60 part and is real easy to install)
see http://techauto.tripod.com/mainrelay.htm for more information on the
problem


"Steph" <steph@tusco.net> wrote in message
news:sI50b.6$uS.8269@news.uswest.net...
> Hi All,
>
> Hopefully someone can help.. I'm having trouble with my 92 Accord..
5spd...
> About once a week, it won't start..... tries to, but just won't fire.
I'll
> let it sit for a few hours, then it will start without a problem We've
> replaced all filters, plugs, plug wires, distributer cap and rotor. Was
> beginning to think it was the fuel pump, but when it does start, it runs
> fine.
>
> Has anyone else had this problem, if so, could you point me in the right
> direction. I'm not looking forward to dropping $300 for a local garage to
> tell me "it could be this..." and apparently my accord is "too old" for
> AutoZone's gizmo to tell me what the problem is.
>
> If anyone has any info, I'd appreciate it
>
> Thanks
> Steph
>
>