- Dec 13, 2005
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Although, I guess to start I should describe my problem before I try and buy the part.
In warmer weather (late spring, summer) I sometimes have issues starting the car. If I leave it parked out in the sun sometimes it wont start immediately and I'll have to pop the hood/open windows and let the car air out for a bit. After that it'll start. This isn't too much of a bother, as I generally have it parked in shady areas (trees at home, garage at work).
However, sometimes it'll act similarly when I refill gas. I'll park the car, fill it up, then start the car. Sometimes it'll work fine, other times the engine will start and then die after a few seconds. In those cases, I have to sit for a few minutes, but the car eventually starts again. I've tried giving the car gas as I start it up, but the engine shutting off still happens.
Looking around on Google it seems like the EFI Main Relay is the most likely culprit. Figure it's worth a shot, but I can't find any place that sells them.
One last question; how difficult would replacing the main relay be? The most complicated thing I've done is replace the front brake discs. I do have the Chilton guide for my car, but a quick glance isn't telling me anything useful.
In warmer weather (late spring, summer) I sometimes have issues starting the car. If I leave it parked out in the sun sometimes it wont start immediately and I'll have to pop the hood/open windows and let the car air out for a bit. After that it'll start. This isn't too much of a bother, as I generally have it parked in shady areas (trees at home, garage at work).
However, sometimes it'll act similarly when I refill gas. I'll park the car, fill it up, then start the car. Sometimes it'll work fine, other times the engine will start and then die after a few seconds. In those cases, I have to sit for a few minutes, but the car eventually starts again. I've tried giving the car gas as I start it up, but the engine shutting off still happens.
Looking around on Google it seems like the EFI Main Relay is the most likely culprit. Figure it's worth a shot, but I can't find any place that sells them.
One last question; how difficult would replacing the main relay be? The most complicated thing I've done is replace the front brake discs. I do have the Chilton guide for my car, but a quick glance isn't telling me anything useful.