1991 Honda Accord car wont start

Tiny
PURDY6455
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  • 1991 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 141,000 MILES
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
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 AT 11:30 AM

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Tiny
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Hi purdy6455,

Check if the main relay is functioning.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
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Hi, how do I check the main relay?
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
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How do I know if the main relay is bad?
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
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Hi purdy6455,

If you put in a new one it starts, then the old one is bad.
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