Problems???
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Problems???
I have a 1987 Honda Accord. It seems to have a fuel pump or fuel relay problem. There is no fuel pressure when this problem happens and the car will not stay running. However it only does this maybe once or twice a month for a couple of days at a time then it runs fine. It seems to me that if it was the fuel pump that was bad then it wouldn't work at all. I've checked the fuel filters and replaced them but it still does this. If I use starting fluid the car will start but it immediately shuts itself back off. So I guess my questions are:
Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix it?
How do I get to the fuel pump?
Thanks
Dave
Has anyone had this problem before and if so how did you fix it?
How do I get to the fuel pump?
Thanks
Dave
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sounds like what happned to our 88 camry. for a couple months prior the pump or something fuel related, the car would sometimes stall but not always...
finally the car would stall whenevr you gave it more than 10% gas. we chanegd the plugs, ran fine for a week until it didnt start anymore. we are in the process in changing the pump, ill let you know if it works out.
finally the car would stall whenevr you gave it more than 10% gas. we chanegd the plugs, ran fine for a week until it didnt start anymore. we are in the process in changing the pump, ill let you know if it works out.
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This is how you do it on an 88 accord, but im not real sure if its the same.
Here is the standard procedure required to change your main relay.
The main relay is located just right above the hood release, inside the dash panel bolted to the left kick panel with a bolt that will fit a 10 mm socket. It has seven wires from the connector.
1. Remove the coin box (for clearer view)
2. With a 10 mm socket or wrench
3. Reach deep inside and at the top of the relay there you will feel a bolt.
4. Unbolt it.
5. Bring the relay down and unplug the connector by squeezing the lock flap and separate the connector from the relay.
Installation is the reverse of the procedure, although it isn't require to bolt it back at its original spot. Move the relay to a low, suitable spot where it is cool and away from heat vents.
There is also another way to change the relay without removing the bolt. You just need to unplug the main relay harness, pry the brown base out of the black casing of your current relay and insert the new relay brown base in with a click, plug in the harness and that's it.
Here is the standard procedure required to change your main relay.
The main relay is located just right above the hood release, inside the dash panel bolted to the left kick panel with a bolt that will fit a 10 mm socket. It has seven wires from the connector.
1. Remove the coin box (for clearer view)
2. With a 10 mm socket or wrench
3. Reach deep inside and at the top of the relay there you will feel a bolt.
4. Unbolt it.
5. Bring the relay down and unplug the connector by squeezing the lock flap and separate the connector from the relay.
Installation is the reverse of the procedure, although it isn't require to bolt it back at its original spot. Move the relay to a low, suitable spot where it is cool and away from heat vents.
There is also another way to change the relay without removing the bolt. You just need to unplug the main relay harness, pry the brown base out of the black casing of your current relay and insert the new relay brown base in with a click, plug in the harness and that's it.