Location of Main Relay??

thangqdo · 06-17-04, 05:02 AM

Hey guys, what is the location of the main relay?

RE:Still can't find it,
My car is an 89 Coupe, this is what I have after taken out the lower dash panel, my best guess is that the white box is the main relay, seem like that burnt spot is what causing my car not to start. I'll hear the fuel pump, but no crank, usually, it happen when it's hot, since if I open all the windows for 10 mins then it starts fine. Now, on top of that occasional non start, whenever it does crank, it sound like it'd start, but die right away, I have to press the gas pedal at the right moment then it'll go.

Now with all that unplug from the white box, the car still starts, so any suggestion you guys give would be great. Thanks

This is bolted to the underneath panel, I don't think it's the relay, car will start with it unplug too.

CappiO6 · 06-17-04, 08:10 AM

do a search on engine bay fuses

Cole Austin · 06-17-04, 08:15 AM

http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...336#post323336

Its behind the dash pannel on the left just above the "hood release" behind the dash pannel.

CappiO6 · 06-17-04, 02:07 PM

I was WAY off on that one.. I am not worthy

Steveman09 · 06-18-04, 04:37 PM

Here's a picture to help ya out :

AndaHeart · 06-18-04, 10:19 PM

Looks like steveman took the ack manual home from work...

Steveman09 · 06-19-04, 01:04 PM

Being a tech gets perks

thangqdo · 06-21-04, 03:26 PM

Thank you very much guys.

thangqdo · 06-23-04, 05:23 AM

bump for futher helps

pacallen · 06-23-04, 11:28 AM

That "rise up control" thing controls your windshield wipers (intermittant, timing, speed, etc). The main relay says something like "Mitsumi Relay Main" and is a little brown or black box tucked away in the dash. It is not as high up as that white block of connectors (the white block controls most non-essential electrical things).

WhenHeartsRunDry · 06-24-04, 07:54 AM

I recently changed my main relay. i bought the part and after i got under the console, i said nevermind and called dave, my mechanic. It took him a long time to switch it, probobly 4 hours........ lol......did i mention i got him to do it for free?

Steveman09 · 06-25-04, 12:28 AM

It's located BEHIND that white panel.

thangqdo · 06-26-04, 10:30 AM

Found the relay, re-soldered all the joints, start beautifully now, thanks every body.

06-17-04, 05:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
thangqdo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 195 Car 1: 93 L Sedan, 89 L Coupe iTrader: (0)	RE: Location of Main Relay?? Still can't find it PICS** Hey guys, what is the location of the main relay? RE:Still can't find it, My car is an 89 Coupe, this is what I have after taken out the lower dash panel, my best guess is that the white box is the main relay, seem like that burnt spot is what causing my car not to start. I'll hear the fuel pump, but no crank, usually, it happen when it's hot, since if I open all the windows for 10 mins then it starts fine. Now, on top of that occasional non start, whenever it does crank, it sound like it'd start, but die right away, I have to press the gas pedal at the right moment then it'll go. Now with all that unplug from the white box, the car still starts, so any suggestion you guys give would be great. Thanks This is bolted to the underneath panel, I don't think it's the relay, car will start with it unplug too. __________________ http://gioitresandiego.org/files/LegendsBanner.jpg http://gioitresandiego.org/files/93-89-Legend.jpg Last edited by thangqdo : 06-23-04 at 05:24 AM. Reason: change title

06-17-04, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
CappiO6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 167 Car 1: 91 L Coupe iTrader: (0)	do a search on engine bay fuses __________________ http://www.directimagehost.com/is.ph...=sig-cappi.jpg "Sig made by none other than Cole Austin"

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06-18-04, 10:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
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06-21-04, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
thangqdo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 195 Car 1: 93 L Sedan, 89 L Coupe iTrader: (0)	Thank you very much guys. __________________ http://gioitresandiego.org/files/LegendsBanner.jpg http://gioitresandiego.org/files/93-89-Legend.jpg

06-23-04, 05:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
thangqdo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 195 Car 1: 93 L Sedan, 89 L Coupe iTrader: (0)	bump for futher helps __________________ http://gioitresandiego.org/files/LegendsBanner.jpg http://gioitresandiego.org/files/93-89-Legend.jpg

06-23-04, 11:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
pacallen ------------------------- Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,810 Car 1: '89 LS Coupe (5 speed) iTrader: (1)	That "rise up control" thing controls your windshield wipers (intermittant, timing, speed, etc). The main relay says something like "Mitsumi Relay Main" and is a little brown or black box tucked away in the dash. It is not as high up as that white block of connectors (the white block controls most non-essential electrical things). __________________ SOLD: '87 Auto Sedan (12/31/2003)

06-24-04, 07:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
WhenHeartsRunDry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Torrance, Ca (los angeles) Posts: 787 Car 1: 1989 Legend LS, A/T, Geneva Green, 15.9mpg!Runs like a champ, looks like a chump. iTrader: (0)	I recently changed my main relay. i bought the part and after i got under the console, i said nevermind and called dave, my mechanic. It took him a long time to switch it, probobly 4 hours........ lol......did i mention i got him to do it for free? __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...4/f9929fa2.jpg Sig by Cole Austin

06-25-04, 12:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Steveman09 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sandy, OR Posts: 1,680 Car 1: 94 Legend LS Coupe Type-II Car 2: 87 Subaru GL10 Turbo Car 3: 91 Eagle Talon TSI iTrader: (0)	It's located BEHIND that white panel. __________________ 94 Legend LS Coupe Type-II

06-26-04, 10:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
thangqdo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 195 Car 1: 93 L Sedan, 89 L Coupe iTrader: (0)	Found the relay, re-soldered all the joints, start beautifully now, thanks every body. __________________ http://gioitresandiego.org/files/LegendsBanner.jpg http://gioitresandiego.org/files/93-89-Legend.jpg

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