Aaroni asked:


I have an Acura Legend 1989, a very nice and reliable car until now. Sometimes (50% of the time) when I make a quick stop (at the gas station, for example) the car will not start again until after about 20 minutes.

I replaced the spark plugs, the wires, the distributor cap and rotor. I change the oil regularly. I add an injectors cleaner regularly.

Have you had a similar problem with your vehicle? Is there any sensor that needs to be replaced? What do you recommend besides getting rid of the car?
I know the problem is not the starter because the engine moves while trying to start the car.

Joanne

4 Responses to “Why is my Acura hard to start when hot?”

1. bobsled193 on March 10th, 2008 5:40 pm

   This is a very common occurence in older Honda and Acuras. There is a engine temperature sensor that needs to be replaced.

2. mmd_774 on March 11th, 2008 4:07 pm

   Try to change fuel pump relay

3. redneckpidgeon on March 14th, 2008 4:42 pm

   The reason your Acura won’t start when it is hot is because of the main relay under the dash. In warm weather, the relay will heat up causing it not to respond. this relay controls the fuel pump. no fuel, no start.go to your local honda or acura dealer and purchase the part from them. i deal with this on a daily basis at work, a honda dealership.

4. FORDever on March 17th, 2008 9:18 am

   the main relay has gone bad inside. Acura certified tech.