Car immediately stalls and shuts off on hot starts

Tiny
TEESURRATT
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  • 2000 HONDA ACCORD
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 287,400 MILES
I've been having an issue with hot starts where if I turn off the car after a normal length drive and come back to the car 15-30 minutes later, the car will start, but shut off immediately. Doing some research, I've heard issues like heat soak and other overheating issues, but I've changed the coolant temperature sensor (one solution that was recommended), I've changed the thermostat, and I've ran fuel injector cleaners. At first, when the car would do this, it wouldn't give any fault codes. Then when I realized the car was a little low on coolant, I added more coolant and this temporarily solved the issue. When it came back, the car gave misfire fault codes as well as an o2 sensor code. At this point, I don't know what to do and I'm looking for suggestions on where to look next. (P.S. The car starts fine on every cold start)
Saturday, April 18th, 2020 AT 5:18 PM

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Tiny
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I think you are on the correct path with the ECT. We may need to come back to it but for now lets just replace the fuel pump relay/main relay. This is another common cause of the crank no start on Honda's when they are hot. Basically they don't allow the fuel pump to prime the system and it causes a crank no start when they are hot.

Let me know what happens with this and we can go from there. Thanks
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Saturday, April 18th, 2020 AT 5:41 PM
Tiny
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I examined the Main Relay and found no cracks in the soldering, as well as change the thermostat mounted fan switch. After changing the switch it doesn't stall on hot starts anymore. However, on hot starts, it idles around 600 rpm's and sounds rough.
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 AT 10:56 AM
Tiny
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Have you checked for codes? Let's see if there are any codes because I am suspecting a possible EGR issue or even PCV issue but if there are codes then that will take us in that direction or another. Thanks

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
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Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 7:47 PM

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