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My car doesn't start on hot days

I always have to wait until the sun goes down before I can start it

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Test fuel pressure and check gas tank vent lines from the tank to the charcol canister. Remove the gas cap and listen for a suction sound indicating plugged vent lines. You can use an aircompressor to blow the dirt out of the lines. Your car is old and it might have leaking fuel lines causing the vapour lock like symptoms.

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Cool down the cabin temperature (open all doors and windows etc), and if it starts once it's cooled down, it's probably the main relay assembly. I had mine replaced at Honda a few years ago for about $200 cdn.

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Check your ignition switch!!

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