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    sechrna Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 10, 2007, 10:24 AM
    1990 honda civic dx
    I can get in my car in the morning and it starts right up and runs great. Go somewhere park it and a couple hours later get in it to go somewhere and it won't start. After a couple of tries it will start. It happens when it is sitting in the heat. What could be the problem?
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    Jul 10, 2007, 10:30 AM
    You need to replace the Main Relay--it's an extremely common problem with Hondas in hot weather. You want to remove the fuse box cover and the lower dash cover, to the left of the steering column. A 10 mm bolt secures the main relay bracket to the left kick panel. Turning the ignition key on and off will help you locate it, by hearing and feeling it click.

    Here's what it looks like and costs:

    Zip Code Entry at PartsAmerica.com

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