94 Acura Integra Cranking Does Not Start

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frank tomken - 12 Jun 2005 03:28 GMT

I just bought a 94 Acura Integra last week and it was running fine.
But today after using it in the morning it will not start but the
engine was cranking. I was'nt able to determine if it is a fuel or
electrical problem. But later in the night I was able to make it
start. It was hot here today 32 degrees celcius(90F) and I wonder if
this is heat related. I will appreciate any help/tips/experiences/fix
from anyone who had similar problem.

Frank

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TeGGeR® - 12 Jun 2005 15:25 GMT

> I just bought a 94 Acura Integra last week and it was running fine.
> But today after using it in the morning it will not start but the
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> Frank

When you first turn the key to ON (but not START), do hear the fuel pump
running while the Check Engne light is on?

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Jim Yanik - 12 Jun 2005 15:29 GMT

> I just bought a 94 Acura Integra last week and it was running fine.
> But today after using it in the morning it will not start but the
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> Frank

Main relay is my first choice.Its internal solder joints crack and become
intermittent.
It's under the dash on the driver's side.
You can resolder it or buy a new one for ~$50.

http://www.markl.f9.co.uk/howto/electrical/main-relay/main-relay.htm
and
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

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frank tomken - 13 Jun 2005 11:52 GMT

Thanks everybody for the quick responnse. Like I said the car was
running this morning. And I paid attention to the fuel pump and I can
hear it coming from the rear of the car right? Like a low whirr
sound. And this afternoon the car did not want to start and I can't
hear that whirrr sound. I found the main relay that was described in
the Mark1.f9.co.uk. web page on main relay and I'll take a look for
cold solder joint. If it is I should be able to fix this as I am an
electronics tech myself. Thanks again everyone! Wish me luck. I hope
this is it.

Frank

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Jim Yanik - 13 Jun 2005 17:13 GMT

> Thanks everybody for the quick responnse. Like I said the car was
> running this morning. And I paid attention to the fuel pump and I can
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> Frank

As long as you have it out,just resolder all the joints,one at a time.
You might not be able to recognize the bad joint,and you eliminate any
other joints from going bad in the near future..

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frank tomken - 14 Jun 2005 11:06 GMT

I did resolder those joints and so far so so good. The car starts
flawlessly all the time. I'll give myself it one more week before I
can safely conclude that it's fixed.

Thanks everyone! Where would I be with this problem if not for the
internet/newsgroup?

Frank

>I just bought a 94 Acura Integra last week and it was running fine.
>But today after using it in the morning it will not start but the
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>Frank

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