This is different from the "won't re-start when engine is warm" problem. This sounds more like the main relay.

 

Hey everyone, I finally gave in and bought a new main relay, just installed it so far so good. Its not hot yet so I will let you know if it does it again.

 

jc,
I'm really anxious to hear how this turns out for you. I also have a 92 accord (manual) that has exactly the same problem. I was getting ready to replace the oxygen sensor but I think I will wait to see how your experiment plays out. How much did it cost to replace the main relay? Could a non-mechanic replace it on their own?

 

Sure. Provided you have a 10mm socket and can "get to it," you can easily replace it. But it depends on where the main relay is located in your car. In some Honda vehicles, it's easy to get to. In others, it's hidden way back behind a bunch of other stuff and it's hard to find.

But if you can find it and get to it, there's only one 10mm bolt holding the bracket on. After you remove that bolt, the relay (attached to its bracket) will come out... still connected to its cabling.

Then, you just unplug the cable connector, plug the new relay (with bracket) onto the connector, and stuff it back in. If it looks like it's gonna be tough to re-mount the bracket, don't worry about it -- the relay is NOT grounded through the bracket. This means you don't HAVE to re-mount the bracket. You can just tuck it in and wire-wrap it to something so it won't jostle around.

 

Alright, so far so good, replacing that relay seemed to work! Its been six days and not so much as a struggle to start. Even after sitting outside in the hot Texas sky for hours. And to reply to earlier question redapple, a non-mechanic could deffinitly do this. At most with the right tools it should take 30 minutes. Here are the instructions very detailed , just remember you will need a 10mm deepsocket and an extension. Part cost me about $53 at O'riellys. Part # was R3265 write that down because the guy at the store I went to was a dumbass and couldn't find it on their computer by searching for it.

 

thanks for the info jc.

 

Just wanted to keep everyone posted that theres still no problem with the new main relay. Shes running beautifully!