fuel pump....

89legend1 · 06-22-07, 05:19 PM

my car has problems starting in the heat i called the dealership they said it was a fuel pump relay switch or something and the part was 60$ anyone know what it is and how do u test on altenator to see if it is bad idk anything about altenators.

IkeRay · 06-22-07, 07:08 PM

i know that if you take an alternator up to autozone they can test it, but i dont know if it has to be in the car or out, or even it if matters.

AndaHeart · 06-22-07, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 89legend1

my car has problems starting in the heat i called the dealership they said it was a fuel pump relay switch or something and the part was 60$ anyone know what it is and how do u test on altenator to see if it is bad idk anything about altenators.

It's the fuel pump main relay, common problem on this vintage honda. The soldered joints eventually just give out. Had to replace mine on the legend and civic. For me it was worth the dealership cost to know you have a new one that will last another 10 years.

01LEGEND · 06-22-07, 10:59 PM

well it seams my perfect legend is not so perfect anymore... ive had a stutter in the acceleration lately. not necessarily when i accel from a light more so when im already moving at a constant pace in the city or highway. ill give it gas to accel and the car stutters rapidly, as if wind is hitting it hard quickly and stopping quickly. my best guess would it would need a tune up or maybe a fuel filter? let me know what ya think!

TO90LEGEND · 06-23-07, 12:21 AM

I would check for a cracked or fallen off vacuum line. (There is enough of them on our cars). Check EGR function (Carboned up?). How are the wires, distributor cap, rotor, plugs etc. Those are all free checks before changing your fuel filter. Then check the other gas related components.

06-22-07, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
89legend1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 191 Car 1: 89 Acura Legend Car 2: 01 Hyundai Accent Car 3: 95 Grand Marquis iTrader: (0)	fuel pump.... my car has problems starting in the heat i called the dealership they said it was a fuel pump relay switch or something and the part was 60$ anyone know what it is and how do u test on altenator to see if it is bad idk anything about altenators.

06-22-07, 10:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
01LEGEND SOLD! moved on to TT300zx Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 84 Car 1: 90k mile Legend...SOLD! Car 2: Audi S4... 360hp :) Car 3: 94 TT 300zx 388hp :) iTrader: (0)	stuttering in acceleration well it seams my perfect legend is not so perfect anymore... ive had a stutter in the acceleration lately. not necessarily when i accel from a light more so when im already moving at a constant pace in the city or highway. ill give it gas to accel and the car stutters rapidly, as if wind is hitting it hard quickly and stopping quickly. my best guess would it would need a tune up or maybe a fuel filter? let me know what ya think!

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06-22-07, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
IkeRay Mr. X (aka #5) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 4,430 Car 1: 1997 BMW 528i Car 2: 1994 Accord Sedan EX Car 3: 1987 Legend Coupe iTrader: (4)	i know that if you take an alternator up to autozone they can test it, but i dont know if it has to be in the car or out, or even it if matters.

06-23-07, 12:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
TO90LEGEND 489,000 km's stil going Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 1,005 Car 1: 90 Legend V6L Car 2: 93 Indy P/C Camaro Car 3: 83 Trans AM iTrader: (0)	I would check for a cracked or fallen off vacuum line. (There is enough of them on our cars). Check EGR function (Carboned up?). How are the wires, distributor cap, rotor, plugs etc. Those are all free checks before changing your fuel filter. Then check the other gas related components.

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