Having no start problems with your Honda vehicle ? Well on this video I show how to repair the main relay assembly on a 1990 Honda Accord with 2.2 engine, many Honda models have main relays that go bad from time to time and can be repaired from little to no money at all. The main relays are common problems with Honda’s especially with the mitsuba type relays which are OEM, The solder used in these relays tend to crack and cut off the connection needed for the fuel pump or ecu/ecm to function. A soldering iron is all that is needed but if you can’t get your hands on one you could always heat up a screw driver to reflow the solder to make a good connection and correct the problem.
Before throwing tons of money into fuel pumps or other parts, check the main relay first.
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Hello All and thanks Ray for the guide on this repair. I followed the instructions and was successful in starting my vehicle again. I did run into an issue though……….
In an effort to fit the fuel relay back into it's plastic housing underneath the steering wheel, I inadvertently brushed the solder joints up against the metal adjacent to the it. This in turn caused a small/brief flash of sparks on the relay. i fitted the relay safely back in the housing and was surprised power was running to the unit at all with the key out of the ignition. I examined the relay and did not spot any damages from this incident.
So now here is my issue:
1. vehicle will not start (not surprising)
2. I have examined the driver side fuses and fuses under the hood (passenger side) and none show to be blown.
Where might the short be and how should i repair it?
Is there a fuse in another location I should check?
Is the best place to check for short circuits the brown harness/clip?
Any recommendations would be extremely appreciated.
Thank you
I'm going to attempt to do this myself hope it saves me from having to buy a new pump
Add your own solder to the old and the old will puddle with ease
Azt a műveletet, amit ebben a videóban láttam, nálunk nem forrasztásnak hívják, hanem "taknyolásnak".
Very helpful. My main is not clicking but there’s no broken soder
Looks the same as the one in my 2000 accord
genialCuál es la falla del Main relay y cuando empieza fallar te marca en el tablero alguna luz que te indique que está fallando cómo darme cuenta que es el may relay
Да вы там в америке по русски говорить не можете!
20 minute video to do a 2 minute fix.. Really quick fix needs a really quick video ffs!
Thanks for this, very useful info. I will attempt this before replacing.
Noticed your fuel gauge is reading even with the car off. Is this normal for these Accords (I'm fixing up an 88 Accord and have noticed the fuel gauge stays at a particular level even though the sender seems to be working)?
My civic 92 dont start. I will try make you done. Tanks from Brasil
Old Honda owners, tell your story.they are fun to drive but they need fixing all the time,we all need it so show it. Or buy a new car?
Thanks a lot, the world needs more people like you. DIY is the future.
Oh is that all 159000 Honda Honda go go go
1992 Accord relay test:
Battery positive to #6 terminal. Negative to #8. Check continuity (continuous) between 5 &7. If good, do next check; otherwise replace/fix relay.
Positive to 5, negative to 2. Light between 1&3. If good, do next check; otherwise replace/fix relay.
Positive 3, negative 8. Continuity light between #5 & #7. If good, relay is fine; otherwise replace/fix relay.
Use alligator clips on ends of two wires. Clip terminals using clips.
You also need continuity tester (has light).
Follow instructions above for the 91/92/maybe 90 too, Accord only. Maybe also 93,94 (not sure). If part number at AutoZone is same for all years, then should be okay to test.
This is my contribution to keeping accords alive.