Need help replacing a main relay in a 91 accord

[stevezic]

I have a 91 accord that has intermittent starting issues. I called and spoke to the local honda dealership and they said that this is a common issue in this car. They told me to replace the main relay so i went and bought the part. I am trying to install the relay without having to buy a service manual. Any help that anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Steve

[JimBlake]

Look above the drivers left foot. For 91 I dont remember whether its up there or over closer to the left kick panel. I dont think theres any other relay up there that looks the same.

Turn the key & listen for it to click & then click again after about 2 seconds.

[stevezic]

thanks jimblake. I found the relay. I'm not sure yet how i will get in there to replace it. its almost directly above the steering coulumn. Any suggestions?

[JimBlake]

Disconnect the battery. I once welded my watch band to some (un-fused) terminals behind the dash of a 72 Datsun. I was amazed at the number of sharp pointy things back there as I tried to break it loose...

[A-series]

^

so true, it's like the area under the dash of many cars is booby-trapped

[JimBlake]

Yeah, besides in the 5 or 6 seconds that it was stuck to the ammeter terminals, that watch band got really REALLY hot.