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1981 Honda Accord CRANKS WITH NO START FREQUENTLY

Tiny
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  • 1981 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 188,000 MILES
MOST DAYS MY CAR, WHEN OUT AND ABOUT, WONT START (USUALLY WHEN I'VE BEEN RUNNING ERRANDS). IF I LET IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, IT WILL START RIGHT UP NO PROBLEM. EACH TIME I TURN OFF THE CAR THIS HAPPENS AND ON SOME DAYS IT DOES NOT DO THIS. IT USED TO BE 3-4 TIMES A YEAR NOW IT HAPPENS ALMOST DAILY. ANY HELP? WE RECENTLY HAD A NEW TIMING BELT (DONE EVERY 80,000 MILES) AND THE TRANSMISSION (USED, NOT REBUILT) WAS REPLACED LAST MONTH WHICH IS WHEN THIS BEGAN TO BE A FREQUENT OCCURRENCE.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009 AT 10:56 AM

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Tiny
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Hi TheresaROE,

Does pumping the accelerator assists in getting it started?
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Sunday, September 13th, 2009 AT 9:57 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, this is a 1991 (not '81'). So, pumping does not help (fuel injected). Also, turning key position to ON a few times to 'prime it' does not help. Once it gets started it runs fine, though idle is a bit rough.
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Sunday, September 13th, 2009 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
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For the year model, the most common fault for intermittent non startinmg is a bad PGM-FI main relay. Replacement is not necessary, just remove it and resolder the joints, should get it working perfectly.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_PGMFIRelay90Accord_7.jpg

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Sunday, September 13th, 2009 AT 10:27 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so much, I will try this and let you know.
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Sunday, September 13th, 2009 AT 1:36 PM
Tiny
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You are welcomed and glad to be of help.
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Sunday, September 13th, 2009 AT 2:29 PM

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