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You are probably correct. Just to rule it out, replace the relay again
and see if the problem stops....if you buy aftermarket, it will cost
about 60.00. Then you can go on to the next suspect.....

Mac

jason_hsu@my-deja.com (Jason Hsu) wrote in message news:<f7d9a152.0307181101.647bf028@posting.google. com>...
> I have a 1988 Honda Civic.
>
> When I start my car (the accessories - it is not necessary to start
> the engine) when it is parked under the hot sun, the check engine
> light stays on or comes on after momentarily turning off. The ECU
> shows code 19, which points to the solenoid. If I remove the key and
> turn the accessories back on, the pattern may repeat, or the check
> engine light turns off and remains off.
>
> The independent Honda specialty repair shop was unable to diagnose the
> problem due to the intermittent nature of it. (I guess they couldn't
> perform all the tests.)
>
> Does anyone here know what this might be? Is the main relay just
> starting to have problems? 5 years ago, I had the main relay replaced
> at a Honda dealer because of the infamous hot-start problem (which I
> learned about on this newsgroup - thanks). For those of you who don't
> know, Honda main relays are prone to developing cracks in the solder.
> When the car is parked under the hot sun (or parked and restarted
> after just a few moments), the main relay heats up and the cracks
> expand. This can cause the car to have difficulty starting.
>
> Has anyone here had this problem before? Is my main relay starting to
> deteriorate after 5 years? Should I have the solenoid replaced anyway
> (assuming it is not too expensive)?
>
> Jason Hsu, AG4DG
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