My car is due for its 6 month servicing. I called our local Honda
dealership. They said it is most likely the fuel pump relay that
transmits fuel and information to the starter. They said it was a
common problem among Honda Accords from the early 90s.
They recommended to replace this fuel pump relay. This would cost
$190. They indicated they could check if this fuel pump relay works or
not. That would cost $130. Given these costs, they suggested I
directly get the fuel pump relay replaced for $190.
This makes sense to me. But, I am no car mechanic. Does it make sense
to you? Or, do you know of other likely possibilities? What should I
do?
timtech - 21 Aug 2007 20:46 GMT
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/mainrelayoperation/badmainrelay.html
Get the soldering iron out and remelt the bad solder - just did this
on my 1993 Civic.
On Aug 21, 7:56 pm, "gaetanl...@gmail.com" <gaetanl...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> My car is due for its 6 month servicing. I called our local Honda
> dealership. They said it is most likely the fuel pump relay that
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> to you? Or, do you know of other likely possibilities? What should I
> do?
jim beam - 22 Aug 2007 04:32 GMT
> My car is due for its 6 month servicing. I called our local Honda
> dealership. They said it is most likely the fuel pump relay that
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> to you? Or, do you know of other likely possibilities? What should I
> do?
it's likely the correct diagnosis. whether or not to pay that much
depends on whether you have the knack and want to repair it yourself.
Graham W - 22 Aug 2007 13:39 GMT
>> My car is due for its 6 month servicing. I called our local Honda
>> dealership. They said it is most likely the fuel pump relay that
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> it's likely the correct diagnosis. whether or not to pay that much
> depends on whether you have the knack and want to repair it yourself.
If you can locate and remove it from the car, take it to a TV repairman
who will be able to identify the 'dry' joint and reflow the solder on it.
This should be a quick and easy procedure and only cost a few dollars.

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