Could it be my main relay?

[Shehzada]

I had this same problem arise at the end of last summer. Ran fine all winter and now that the hot weather has returned the problem has reaccured. I dropped it off at a local shop and they ran a diagnostic when it wasnt starting and it came up saying there was no fuel getting to the engine. Checked all the relays and connectors and everything seemed fine so Im gonna change the fuel pump. Ordered it today so when I get it and install Ill let you know if that was the problem.

If it ran fine all winter and your local shop says that "no fuel was getting to the engine". That is a classic sign to change the main relay and NOT order a new pump.

[dark accord]

yeah i had the same problem too. i changed the pump to a walbro 255 cause sometimes i didnt hear it come on. well that didnt work. so im gonna try a new main relay soon.

[Tribalracer]

yeah I just put my new relay in monday and relocated it so it wasnt jammed up by the column and behind the cruise box. If you do replace the relay I suggest relocating it to a spot where it will get more airflow and stay cooler. been cold and rainy ever since I put it in so i cant tell for sure if te prob was fixed. Car def fires up better, idles, revs and whatnot. Soon as the weather gets hot and sunny I will repost.

[MIAMI91ACCORD]

Last summer my car was having a problem starting, once in a while, then it was more often, I made it start by sticking the key in and trying, if it didn't start , I would take out the key completely and stick it back in and it would start after several tries. Took it to my mechanic and he changed the fuel inj. relay, haven't had a problem since.

[FJACCORD]

The problem is most probably your Main Relay. I had the same problem with my accord. Sometimes it would start fine, run good. If i stopped somewhere and turned it off. That would be it. It would not Start back up again.
Finally i got tired of it, and let the car sit for couple of month. I didn't want o sell it. Luckily i had a spare car. One day i decided to fix it.
I changed the fuel pump, but that didn't fix it.
So, i called the Honda dealer and they suggest i change my main relay. They also said it is a common problem with 1990-1993 Accords. And the also priced me $230 for a main relay. So, i went to the junk yard. Searched for an accord with low miles and pulled one from it. I paid $25 for it. And saved $205.
It is the main relay that signals the fuel pump before you start your Engine.
Your Fuel Pump pressurizes the system before start up.

Do this test; You will need one more person. Have someone get in the drivers seat with the key in the ignition. You, go to the rear left wheel area (drivers side). Have that person turn the IGNITION SWITHC "ON". Listen to see if the Fuel pump Turn "ON".
If you do (Hear the Fuel Pump Turn ON), it is your main relay.
If you don't it is your fuel pump.
Good Luck man.

[fac90]

Try this:

http://autorepair.about.com/cs/doity...l/bl_hmr_1.htm

Will give an idea about how to replace it.

[hondaguy305]

i just put a new fuel pump a couple hours ago and i dont even hear it make a noise when i turn the key on

[breeziebabyyy]

i just put a new fuel pump a couple hours ago and i dont even hear it make a noise when i turn the key on

bro you should've checked the main relay before replacing the fuel pump, it would've saved you a lot of time