1991 Honda Accord car wont start

1991 HONDA ACCORD
141,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PURDY6455
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my car keeps turning over but it wont start it happend yesterday so it sat overnight i tried it in the morning and it started fine but i tried a few hours later and it was just turning over again so i dont know what it could be this is the first time this has happened
Jun 10, 2008 at 11:30 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi purdy6455,

Check if the main relay is functioning.
Sep 30, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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PURDY6455
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Hi, how do i check the main relay?
Sep 30, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi purdy6455,

Find the main relay, under dash near pillar above fuse box.

Easiest way is to get a known good one to swap.
Sep 30, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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PURDY6455
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How do I know if the main relay is bad?
Sep 30, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi purdy6455,

If you put in a new one it starts, then the old one is bad.
Sep 30, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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