Fuel Pump Issues 1991 Honda Accord

[MattieB]

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!

[HONDA_99]

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[mgcatthew]

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.