Fuel Pump Issues 1991 Honda Accord

Hello all,

My Honda won't start. It doesn't even turn over. Here's the weird part: whenever I get it towed somewhere, it starts up. What the heck is going on? I mean this has happened 3 times in the last 2 months.

The same problem was happening last year and I had a fuel pump relay replaced (sorry I can't be more specific) and then I had the whole fuel pump replaced--ouch. That seemed to cure the problem for a while, but.....

But now, the not starting problems have come back. A couple of facts:

1) I don't let my gas tank get really empty as I think that's probably bad for fuel pumps
2) Car has 167k miles on it
3) Just had a distributor replaced on it
4) When it runs, my Honda runs awesome, still gets 40mpg highway, the whole 9 yards.

If anyone could clue me in to some ninja secret regarding what's going on with not-starting thing, I'd be forever greatful.

This has been a real head scratcher with several mechanics in town--so kudos to anyone who can crack this "case".

Cheers!

Search for Main Relay in this forum.

if your having that problem, maybe your ignitor and ignition switch have burnt up. my honda did the same thing. did you ever notice a burning smell coming from the vents in the past? have them check out the starter as well but im pretty sure its that ignitor.