1992 Honda Civic my Civic starts when it wants to

Tiny
CIVICSIX
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  • 1992 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 169,000 MILES
Hello to those who read this:

Heres my problem sometimes when I turn off the engine after driving less than a mile up the street and try to start it back up it wont start and the check engine light stays on. So I turn the key all the way back and pull the key out and I wait about 5 minutes then I turn the key till the all the dash lights come on ( ex: check engine light, battery light, oil light, ) and the check engine light comes on for about 2 seconds and cuts off and thats when the car starts fine. So my question is what is the reason my car needs a minute to start back up after driving for a really short period of time and how to repair this myself if posiible? Thanks again for your help hope I can get this fixed
Monday, March 2nd, 2009 AT 3:06 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi civicsix,

Symptoms indicated are usually caused by the following:
1. Faulty PGM-FI main relay. Remove the relay and check if any of the soldered points are cracked. Resolder all the points and retest.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_PGMFIRelay92Civic_1.jpg



2. Failing ECM. Remove ECM and check for capacitor leaks. You would see stain marks similar to oxidation. If any fund and the circuit board is not damaged by shorting, replace the capacitors that are leaking and the ECM should work fine.
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009 AT 3:01 PM
Tiny
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Well I didnt do it actually I took it to a shop and told them the main relay was bad and they tested it replaced and I starts jus fine now thanks very much.
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009 AT 4:39 PM
Tiny
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You are welcomed and glad to be of service.
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 AT 9:12 AM

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