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rob49
11-14-2002, 07:04 PM
When your main relay goes out does your check engine light stop coming on.
dosh8er
11-14-2002, 08:32 PM
I assume you are talking about a properly operating main relay (and car).

Yes, when you turn your key to the 2nd position before starting, (all the lights come on) you hear a click (main relay) your fuel pump goes *whir*, and then, you hear a click again, and the fuel pump stops *whiring* and the PGM-FI light goes off..

That's what a normal system would sound like.
rob49
11-14-2002, 09:42 PM
It doesn't do that so it must be the main relay.
Thanks
anchovies
11-14-2002, 11:46 PM
hmmm..what has the fuel main relay has to do with the check engine light working or not?
ACCORD EX
11-15-2002, 06:24 AM
does it start bad when hot ?
do you hear a clicking sound !?

check this how to too !
http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7188

MIKE
dosh8er
11-15-2002, 07:54 AM
pull out your main relay for shits and giggles and try to start your car.. see if your PGM-FI light comes on...

Mine did when mine went out.. one of the things i noticed other than the car cranking and not starting.
smufguy
11-15-2002, 09:55 AM
yep the PGFM light goes off once the pump stops (on the second click of the relay). Also, if u have a 12" extension, a swivel joint and a 10mm socket, u dont have to take ur dash off to get to it. :D
rob49
11-15-2002, 11:58 AM
I took it out and now I need to buy a new. Do you guys know any good places to get them thanks?
anchovies
11-15-2002, 06:18 PM
Originally posted by dosh8er
pull out your main relay for shits and giggles and try to start your car.. see if your PGM-FI light comes on...

Mine did when mine went out.. one of the things i noticed other than the car cranking and not starting.

Yeah, but rob49 asked "When your main relay goes out does your check engine light stop coming on."

So the answer to rob49 is no.