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Asked Oct 10, 2006, 11:13 AM — 24 Answers
I have a 1988 honda civic Lx. The car starts when the engine is cold but as soon I drive it and turn off the engine it would not restart. Replace the fuel filter and the spark plugs but that dint work. I'm wondering if it could be my star relay (if any on civics)or my engine coil.
How do icheck if need to replace those two items.what else could be wrong. Thank You

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Oct 10, 2006, 11:26 AM


Sounds like it could be either your igniter or main relay. Autozone and O'Reilly Auto can check igniters and coils for free; coils and main relays can also be checked out on your own. If you plan to keep the car, I would just replace the igniter, coil, and main relay. These components cause many electrical problems on older Hondas.
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Oct 12, 2006, 09:16 AM
I have a 1988 honda civic Lx. The car starts when the engine is cold but as soon I drive it and turn off the engine it would not restart. Replace the fuel filter and the spark plugs but that dint work. I'm wondering if it could be my star relay (if any on civics)or my engine coil.
How do icheck if need to replace those two items.what else could be wrong. Thank You
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Oct 12, 2006, 09:21 AM


Turn the ignition switch to ON. Does the check engine light go on then off? During this period, do you hear the fuel pump run? Is there a relay click sound when the light goes out?
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Oct 12, 2006, 12:05 PM


If you want me to help diagnose your car's problem, you need to respond much faster. It takes active participation by both parties; otherwise, it doesn't work.
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Oct 12, 2006, 12:10 PM
Txgreasemonkey thank you for helping I'm new at this, and I don't know how to reply unless this is the way. Yes the check ingeni light goes on and sometimes I hear a relay and the fuel pump go on some timesi don't hear any of them
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Oct 12, 2006, 12:14 PM
Does the CEL come on and then go out after 2 seconds, after you turn the ignition to ON?
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Oct 12, 2006, 12:15 PM
What's is cel and how do I check ot
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Oct 12, 2006, 12:18 PM
CEL is the Check Engine Light. It's the yellow light that comes on when you turn the ignition to ON.
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Oct 12, 2006, 12:19 PM
Yes the CEL comes on for 2 seconds and then goes away
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