How Do You Replace The Main Relay In A Honda Accord?
Automobile designers regulate high current devices or systems, such as the starter or fuel system, with a smaller amount of current controlled through a series of relays or switches. In Honda Accords manufactured between 1986 and 1997, the main relay serves as the “middle man” helping other devices to control the ignition and fuel system. If your Accord won’t start, then you may have a damaged or broken main relay. Step 1 Verify that the problem doesn’t stem from the fuel pump, ignition or any other source. Step 2 Disconnect the battery and find the main relay. Typically, the main relay on a Honda Accord rests behind the dashboard to the right or left of the steering while with accessibility up under the dashboard or behind the steering column access or dash panel. The main relay should be marked with the words “RELAY ASS’Y MAIN.” If you have difficulty locating it, then confirm the exact location using the manufacturer’s manual for your specific model year. Step 3 Pull the main relay
