I have a 1994 Accord that runs fine except that every couple of weeks or so it wont start. The engine turns over strong but just wont start. If you wait 10-15 minutes it will start up and run fine again for a while. It doesn't seem to be temperature related. It has happened in the summer and is now happening in the fall. It has always happened after the car has been sitting overnight or for a few days. I have changed the battery thinking maybe the old one was going bad and have changed the plugs and wires as well. I have searched the forums but didn't see a solution that matched my situation. Im looking for any thoughts as t what may be going on. Thanks.

 

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Every time you start, first turn blower and radio off and listen carefully for fuel pump to come on w/ keyswitch to On and run for 2-3 secs and go off. If you don't hear the fuel pump when no-start occurs, either ignition switch assy or main fuel relay is problem.

If check engine, alt, and oil pressure light don't come on when no-start occurs, then ignition switch assy is indicated. If they do and fuel pump doesn't run/cut-off, then main fuel relay is likely.

If fuel pump runs every time no-start occurs, spark is likely missing indicating intermittent coil or ignitor.

good luck