blackwater Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I have a 91 Accord EX (automatic) that for some unknown reason is extremely hard to start after it sits in the sun all day. The "S" light will blink and it just turns over like there's no spark. Sometimes while the "S" light is blinking it will start but not shift right and I have to shift it manually. It ONLY does this in the summer - in the winter it's fine...above 80 or so and all bets are off. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 The hard starting sounds like the Main Relay. Once it warms up, parts begin to expand, and connections become loose. Once it cools down it's fine. Don't know about the shifting part, but have you checked the transmission fluid level yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rspeach Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Main Relay for the no start when its hot outside and Vehicle Speed Sensor for the flashing green "S" Light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwater Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 I just replaced the speed sensor about 6 mos ago and as far as I can tell it's fine. I'll grab the main relay off the parts car and switch 'em out and see if that helps. That would be located in the drivers side kick panel I assume? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I just replaced the speed sensor about 6 mos ago and as far as I can tell it's fine. I'll grab the main relay off the parts car and switch 'em out and see if that helps. That would be located in the drivers side kick panel I assume? Thanks! Above the drivers side footwell, right above the hood latch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwater Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Above the drivers side footwell, right above the hood latch. Well, I opened up the access panel down there and there's a bunch of fuses but no relay I can see. Is it well hidden or something? I assume it looks more or less like the relays in the main fuse holder under the hood...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Well, I opened up the access panel down there and there's a bunch of fuses but no relay I can see. Is it well hidden or something? I assume it looks more or less like the relays in the main fuse holder under the hood...? No, it's a larger, rectangle shaped, black box. The plug is above it. It's a single relay with a bracket holding it on. I know there is a picture of one on the forums here somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.