1990 Acura Integra Blinking S3 light and no start

1990 ACURA INTEGRA

NIGHTOFGRIM

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Transmission problem
1990 Acura Integra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 214K miles
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If I drive the car longer distances, (about 10miles or
more) I have to let it sit for 15-20min before I can start it.

When I try to start the car I can hear it try to start, but it immediately dies. If I try again the same thing will happen only now it's accompanied by a blinking S3 light. If I just put the key to the on position the S3 light will blink. If I wait long enough the S3 light will no longer blink and the car will start.

This has been a problem for a very long time now.
Any ideas?

May 9, 2008 at 5:15 PM

ZIPDADDY

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There is a relay under the dash. I cannot remember what it is called and it is difficult to access, but it controls the start function. It is a common problem on this car. Relay is available at any Honda or Acura dealer. I think it is about $30.00. Forget trying to troubleshoot it. One time it works, next it doesn't. I changed it out, never had problem again, gave sister car about a year ago, still doing fine 160,000 miles.
Good luck I hope you have small hands.
Zipdaddy

Jan 23, 2017 at 4:57 PM

NIGHTOFGRIM

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Thanks for the response. I will defiantly look into replacing it. I have to know, what does the car being warm have anything to do with this? This is that part that drove me nuts.

Jan 23, 2017 at 4:57 PM

ZIPDADDY

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It drove us crazy (for literally a couple of years!). FYI...There are a few more posts on this same problem you may want to check out. I think the relay is called "EFI relay".
Zip

Jan 23, 2017 at 4:57 PM

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