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Old 08-21-2008, 10:00 AM
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Default Need help replacing a main relay in a 91 accord

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
Old 08-21-2008, 12:35 PM
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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.
Old 08-21-2008, 01:21 PM
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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?
Old 08-21-2008, 02:29 PM
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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...
Old 08-22-2008, 10:39 PM
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^ :rofl:

so true, it's like the area under the dash of many cars is booby-trapped
Old 08-23-2008, 08:27 PM
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Yeah, besides in the 5 or 6 seconds that it was stuck to the ammeter terminals, that watch band got really REALLY hot.




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