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    Intermittent starting prob, main relay changed and still funny..

    OK, I have about 4 cb7's in my household and 3 went though the no start on a hot day problem already. For all 3 the main relay fixed the problem, well maybe except for one. I replaced the main relay on my wifes car a month ago after she had the hot day no start problem. I replaced it and it started well. Well yesterday it was another hot NY day and it didnt start. I just waited til nighttime just to see what would happen and sure enough it started at night. It also started today while it was hot.

    Now im really confused, if something takes a shit, it should just take a shit. But this thing seems like its fartin. I want toi ask if anyone had a similar problem AFTER changing the main relay. Also has anyone ever had a main relay go bad after a month or so. Is there anything else in the car that can overheat during non driving and cause the car not to start. Any help is appreciated because I cant even diagnose this thing if it STARTS up you know. Thanx in adavance
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    I had a loose PGM-Fi Main Relay ground and this caused starting and running problems at random.
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      Yea you might have another bad main relay if it wasnt new. Check grounds everywhere. Might have some corrosion or rust somewhere.

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        Originally posted by James Matteu View Post
        I had a loose PGM-Fi Main Relay ground and this caused starting and running problems at random.
        Are you referring to the ground wire on the thermostat housing.

        Originally posted by Shag Wagon View Post
        Yea you might have another bad main relay if it wasnt new. Check grounds everywhere. Might have some corrosion or rust somewhere.
        Well it was a brand new one from the dealer. I've never had a prob before that's why I'm askin to see if anyone else had a prob with a brand new relay.
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          Originally posted by CBAccordA4 View Post
          Are you referring to the ground wire on the thermostat housing.


          Well it was a brand new one from the dealer. I've never had a prob before that's why I'm askin to see if anyone else had a prob with a brand new relay.
          Anythings possible, new parts can be faulty.
          Otherwise the coil/ignitor can cause the same problem as can the ignition switch.
          Are you sure it is a temperature related issue?


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            Originally posted by evil_demon_01 View Post
            Anythings possible, new parts can be faulty.
            Otherwise the coil/ignitor can cause the same problem as can the ignition switch.
            Are you sure it is a temperature related issue?
            Well, that is the only time it didn't start. It did start up on some days that were nearly as hot tho.
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