1991 Honda CRX starting sometimes

Tiny
KEN S
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  • 1991 HONDA CRX
  • 0.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
Turn
over with key wont start but turn key off and cycle a few times then try and most times it will crank. You can thencintinue to crank it over and over. But it sits overnight and then will not crank
Sunday, December 8th, 2013 AT 4:25 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like a problem with the main relay:

The Main Relay will click three times during the starting process. When problems arise, one of those clicks (usually the third) is missing, making those clicks a handy diagnostics tool. If you consistently hear/feel all three clicks, the Relay is fine. DO NOT REPLACE IT.

To check the main relay perform these steps below, with your seat belt on, radio and any other noise making components off, so that you can hear the clicks.

Turn ignition to ON (but not to START): Click 1
Check Engine light goes off: Click 2
You now turn the key to START: Click 3

Let me know how it turns out.
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Sunday, December 8th, 2013 AT 6:25 AM

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