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Old 07-11-2007, 06:26 PM
Mcgill224
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Default 1990 accord doesn't start when hot

Sometimes when the weather is above 90 degrees and I have driven a short distance and turn the car off, it will not start for 5-10 minutes. It cranks strong but its not getting any fire. Thinking it may be the Ignitor or coil both cost around $70 each. Any ideas where they are located on this car or tips for replacing???
 
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Old 07-11-2007, 08:47 PM
ricj
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Default RE: 1990 accord doesn't start when hot

Should have something to do with the main relay. If not, then get the car decarbed and even get the intake manifold cleanup real good. A good scanner will give the exact answer to the problem.
 
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Old 07-12-2007, 11:27 AM
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Default RE: 1990 accord doesn't start when hot

this sounds like a classic case of bad solder joints in the main relay.
you could also test for battery voltage to the Black/yellow wire at the dist. when the key is turned on.
If you have power there the problem could be the coil/ignitor, they are both under the dist cap.
 
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