Question about Main Relay
 

My 1999 Honda Accord is ready for a major tune-up at the local
Honda Dealership. I follow their schedule related to service--even
if I don't always agree. For example, I think that it is not
necessary to adjust the valves during the tune-up. I usually tell
them to do everything except adjusting the valves.

I have seen many problems mentioned in this newsgroup and in many
cases the solution was to repair or replace the main relay.

During the major tune-up that will be done next month--should I
have them replace the main relay to avoid having problems with it
in the years to come.

I have a 1999 Honda Accord EX--55,000 miles (approximate)

I should note that I can easily afford it but won't have it done
if you say that it's a waste of money.

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Re: Question about Main Relay
 

"Jason" <jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>
> My 1999 Honda Accord is ready for a major tune-up at the local
> Honda Dealership. I follow their schedule related to service--even
> if I don't always agree. For example, I think that it is not
> necessary to adjust the valves during the tune-up. I usually tell
> them to do everything except adjusting the valves.
>
> I have seen many problems mentioned in this newsgroup and in many
> cases the solution was to repair or replace the main relay.
>
> During the major tune-up that will be done next month--should I
> have them replace the main relay to avoid having problems with it
> in the years to come.
>
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord EX--55,000 miles (approximate)
>
> I should note that I can easily afford it but won't have it done
> if you say that it's a waste of money.
>
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don't do it; if it fails, do it

Re: Question about Main Relay
 

"Jason" <jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>
> My 1999 Honda Accord is ready for a major tune-up at the local
> Honda Dealership. I follow their schedule related to service--even
> if I don't always agree. For example, I think that it is not
> necessary to adjust the valves during the tune-up. I usually tell
> them to do everything except adjusting the valves.
>
> I have seen many problems mentioned in this newsgroup and in many
> cases the solution was to repair or replace the main relay.
>
> During the major tune-up that will be done next month--should I
> have them replace the main relay to avoid having problems with it
> in the years to come.
>
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord EX--55,000 miles (approximate)
>
> I should note that I can easily afford it but won't have it done
> if you say that it's a waste of money.
>
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If ain't broke....
don't do it; if it fails, do it

Re: Question about Main Relay
 

jason@nospam.com (Jason) wrote in news:jason-0903051228220001@pm1-broad-
120.snlo.dialup.fix.net:

>
> My 1999 Honda Accord is ready for a major tune-up at the local
> Honda Dealership. I follow their schedule related to service--even
> if I don't always agree. For example, I think that it is not
> necessary to adjust the valves during the tune-up. I usually tell
> them to do everything except adjusting the valves.
>
> I have seen many problems mentioned in this newsgroup and in many
> cases the solution was to repair or replace the main relay.
>
> During the major tune-up that will be done next month--should I
> have them replace the main relay to avoid having problems with it
> in the years to come.
>
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord EX--55,000 miles (approximate)
>
> I should note that I can easily afford it but won't have it done
> if you say that it's a waste of money.
>

There would be no guarantee that the new relay will not get the same
problem.

http://www.markl.f9.co.uk/howto/elec...main-relay.htm

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Re: Question about Main Relay
 

jason@nospam.com (Jason) wrote in news:jason-0903051228220001@pm1-broad-
120.snlo.dialup.fix.net:

>
> My 1999 Honda Accord is ready for a major tune-up at the local
> Honda Dealership. I follow their schedule related to service--even
> if I don't always agree. For example, I think that it is not
> necessary to adjust the valves during the tune-up. I usually tell
> them to do everything except adjusting the valves.
>
> I have seen many problems mentioned in this newsgroup and in many
> cases the solution was to repair or replace the main relay.
>
> During the major tune-up that will be done next month--should I
> have them replace the main relay to avoid having problems with it
> in the years to come.
>
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord EX--55,000 miles (approximate)
>
> I should note that I can easily afford it but won't have it done
> if you say that it's a waste of money.
>

There would be no guarantee that the new relay will not get the same
problem.

http://www.markl.f9.co.uk/howto/elec...main-relay.htm

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Question about Main Relay
 

Jason wrote:
> My 1999 Honda Accord is ready for a major tune-up at the local
> Honda Dealership. I follow their schedule related to service--even
> if I don't always agree. For example, I think that it is not
> necessary to adjust the valves during the tune-up. I usually tell
> them to do everything except adjusting the valves.
>
> I have seen many problems mentioned in this newsgroup and in many
> cases the solution was to repair or replace the main relay.
>
> During the major tune-up that will be done next month--should I
> have them replace the main relay to avoid having problems with it
> in the years to come.
>
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord EX--55,000 miles (approximate)
>
> I should note that I can easily afford it but won't have it done
> if you say that it's a waste of money.
>
for this age of car, i wouldn't worry. keep a spare in the glove box if
you really must, but i don't think it's a priority.

Re: Question about Main Relay
 

Jason wrote:
> My 1999 Honda Accord is ready for a major tune-up at the local
> Honda Dealership. I follow their schedule related to service--even
> if I don't always agree. For example, I think that it is not
> necessary to adjust the valves during the tune-up. I usually tell
> them to do everything except adjusting the valves.
>
> I have seen many problems mentioned in this newsgroup and in many
> cases the solution was to repair or replace the main relay.
>
> During the major tune-up that will be done next month--should I
> have them replace the main relay to avoid having problems with it
> in the years to come.
>
> I have a 1999 Honda Accord EX--55,000 miles (approximate)
>
> I should note that I can easily afford it but won't have it done
> if you say that it's a waste of money.
>
for this age of car, i wouldn't worry. keep a spare in the glove box if
you really must, but i don't think it's a priority.