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Old May 16, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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k here is my problem. everyone knows that when you start you car you can hear your fuel pump turn on it makes a noise. well ive noticed that sometimes mine doesnt make that noise and the car wont start. after a couple tries it works. anyone know what this can be? car stats below


1993 civic
b16 built for boost but no turbo as of now
walbro 255 fuel pump
stock injectors
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Old May 16, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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fuel pump relay? or perhaps a main relay, my civic used to not start sometimes and replacing the main relay fix the problem
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Old May 16, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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thanx
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Old May 16, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Old May 16, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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yup main relay.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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if you know how to solder i can tell you how to fix main relays.
the cold solder joints inside expand and dont make contact when hot but its an easy fix
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Old May 17, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Thats something new, How to fix a main relay. Cool.........
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Old May 17, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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just buy a new one...
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Old May 17, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Todd's90
just buy a new one...
$50 vs. Free
your call
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Old May 17, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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soldered mine
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