Sometimes dies after I start, Main RELAY???

mitchy

New Member
Hey, my names Mitch, obviously.. Im new around here but pretty excited to see all the integra enthusiasts !!

I just recently bought a 92 integra GS, 2dr hatch 18ba1. I am experiencing some starting problems, i've looked around the forum and havnt found much help other then the "main relay" i think. My car has 330,000km but is quite clean considering the use its been through.

30minutes ago I went to start the car and when i turned the key the car didnt turn over. So i jumped it in reverse like a boss :) then 10min later after shutting her down, Same thing, I tried the key a few times and i noticed when i let the key back it sounded like the car sputtered for a split second. I HELD the key on and after 2 seconds it turned over and started, rpms went to 1.5 then lowered to .2 and fought to keep running but bogged out. When i tried again the car ONLY turned over but never fired up. I have already replaced the starter a few weeks ago, that was fun.. lol ... When the car doesnt start I just give it a minute, flash the key to aux and off, and it'll fire up, i just have to make sure i dont let it die, once i start driving its fine. It idles low, like most it seems around 400/500rpm. AND sometimes, it fires up fine and has no problems.

The car is very clean like i said, for 300,000+ km. it shifts nice and has lots of pull, minimal rust, my tranny case is covered in oil(caked on, i think its probably protecting it lol) some idiot before me busted a bolt on the front of the cover and the seal is torn, hence the oil on the tranny. ive checked the oil regularly and it doesnt leak or burn oil.

Is the ECU under the passanger seat? Or under the glove compartment? I think i found the Main Relay but mine says DATSUN 12V instead of Mitsuba 12V which is what i found researching. Is that my main Relay?

I am Mechanicly inclined but I know nothing, any suggestions would be appreciated, easiest places to start, what things to check. Gotta get this starting problem fixed before winter cause I live around a Lake and NEED transportation :) story of my life

Thanks for your time !
mitchy

pics coming soon !!!
 

ryukkid

beep beep
welcome to the forum,sounds like it might be your main relay or distributor problem.let it sit for 10 to 15 mins and try to start it.also the ecu is under the glove compartment by removing the carpet a little
 

mendoza

New Member
I was having the exact problem. Check your distributer rotor and cap, make sire they arent worn out.
 


Teg LS

New Member
Mine does this to. I replaced the distributor and distributor cap and all that fun stuff and it still does it. Sad.
 

Teg LS

New Member
I'm pretty sure it isn't. They're brand new. Along with the spark plug wires. It could be though. The people before me were dumb as hell and let one of them seize. But I removed it.
 


Prozon

Kris
Do all the dash lights come on when you turn your key on? My initial thought was maybe it's your ignition switch.

There is also a check on how to tell if your main-relay is working properly. Listen for three clicks.

1.) Turn the key on but don't try to start it. It should click.
2.) Turn the key further to turn over the car as if you were trying to start it. It should click.
3.) When you let off the key after turning it over, it should click the third time.

If you're questioning your main relay- you could always remove it and touch it up with some solder.
 

Teg LS

New Member
Yeah they all do. And I hear the first two clicks. I never stopped to hear the third one. I'm not quite sure how to solder..
 

chino32

New Member
I had the same problem bro its the relay. its located under the dash on the driver side all the way up there if u reach u can feel it but to remove it ur gonna have to remove some stuff it should be like a foot above the fuse box the relay aint expensive bro jus go new that way u get the warranty
 
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Prozon

Kris
Valve adjustment? My valves have been WAYYYYY out of adjustment and it ran normally. (It just ticked hella bad.)
 

Teg LS

New Member
alright im going to take a look at that sometime soon. its annoying, i get stranded for about 15 minutes. sucks. anyways. thanks
 
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