90 Civic - Main Relay Swap

[Ran]

Can anyone give me some instructions on how to swap the main relay in a 90 Civic? My girlfriend's car is still being tempermental when starting and I've heard that this is a common problem.

[Ran]

Okay, so I went by the ricer pitstop (Pep Boys) and they have two "Main Relays" on file. I got a picture of each. Which one am I looking for?

Switch 1 - Smaller, no rubber casing.

Switch 2 - Larger, rubber casing, mounting bracket.

[Vteckidd]

thats not either of them

Where are you located, i can fixi t.

The main relay is held in by a 10mm under the driver side of the dashboard. youll have to get on your back to find it, its around the hood release latch.

Its a ***** to get out, you need a 10mm gear wrench.

Its a black box that says MITSUBA on it.

YOu can get a replacement used for around $20, i think at the dealer its like $40.

Dont buy from Pep boys

[b17a1db2]

neither, it's under your dash on the drivers side, off to the left side... looks like this:

[Vteckidd]

Pic



Heres a general HOW TO

http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/mainrelay.html

Also, if her car is having trouble starting, bang on the dash by your leg, it will usually get it to start

[Ran]

thats not either of them

Where are you located, i can fixi t.

The main relay is held in by a 10mm under the driver side of the dashboard. youll have to get on your back to find it, its around the hood release latch.

Its a ***** to get out, you need a 10mm gear wrench.

Its a black box that says MITSUBA on it.

YOu can get a replacement used for around $20, i think at the dealer its like $40.

Dont buy from Pep boys

I'm in Alpharetta, but the car is stranded in Kennesaw. You wouldn't happen to have a part number, would you?

[Ran]

Pic



Heres a general HOW TO

http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/mainrelay.html

Also, if her car is having trouble starting, bang on the dash by your leg, it will usually get it to start

I actually just added that page to my favorites.

[Vteckidd]

i can come out an look at it tomorrow, i live in marietta.

Im available anytime 10am-6pm

I have to go to KSU tomorrow anyway, holla at me, ill look at it. I know my way around EFs.

[Ran]

i can come out an look at it tomorrow, i live in marietta.

Im available anytime 10am-6pm

I have to go to KSU tomorrow anyway, holla at me, ill look at it. I know my way around EFs.

I may do that. I'll try to fix it myself tonight since I've got the tools. Just gotta get the part. Thanks!

[Ran]

Did some looking around and it sounds like I need part RZ-0063. Thanks guys. Hopefully this'll be a quick fix.

[Ran]

Swapped the relay last night. Took about 10 minutes.

1) Remove coin holder / ashtray.

2) Use flathead screwdriver to free zip-tie on wires.

3) Use 10mm ratchet-wrench to undo bracket on relay.

4) Pull relay out through the coin-holder space and swap.

5) Replace and remount relay.

Done.

Car seems to be working better now. I cranked it up here and there over about a 30 minute span. Time will tell.