My 1998 Accord EX V6 is having problems starting on sunny days. Sometimes it'll start. Sometimes it'll try to start for a second and then die. Feels like its not getting fuel. It'll just crank and not start the engine after that. I would have to wait a while before it'll start. In the morning, it starts up fine. Looking through some of the threads and FAQ, it sounds like a problem with the Main Fuel PGM-FI Relay. Has anyone experienced this problem on their Accord? If its the Main Fuel PGM-FI Relay, can I get one of those from any car part shop or only from Honda? Oh, I also received a P0578 error code when I plugged in a OBD reader. Not sure if its caused by the bad Main Fuel PGM-FI Relay.

 

You answered your own question Very common problem, buy one from the dealer. Post the error code in the DTC thread if you want me to look that up.

 

i got a price check from a local dealer for the fuel pump relay and i ended up ordering from hondaautomotiveparts.com. saved a couple bucks .

 

jus curious, do you have trouble starting your car only in warm weather?

 

Yeah, never had any problems during the mornings. I leave for work around 4:30am.

I am looking into getting a replacement part. Does anyone know the part # or can direct me to the link for the part (online)? Is it #10 on this page? http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...IT+%28CABIN%29

 

I got the same problem with my car (also a 98), and I found this thread from another forum, I went ahead and bought the main relay (you can DIY), and boom, the problem went away for good. Click on the link below
http://www.v6performance.net/forums/...ad.php?t=25691

 

Yes it's number 10, I bought number 11, just in case, I heard people breaking the bracket while replacing the relay, luckily, I didnt break it and still have that brand new bracket sitting around doing nothing