1993 Civic 1.5 LSi UK starting problems

Is the replacement fuel cap OEM or aftermarket? This should be OEM.

However, I think the actual problem is with the main relay.

agreed.

If it was the relay wouldn't the problem manifest itself more often? I have heard about dry solders and all sorts though...

no, it's only intermittent - happens to most hondas round about this age. if it really was a gas thank problem, you wouldn't be able to drive 200 miles.

We just encountered a similar problem. Our 93 Civic has sat in the garage for over 2 weeks while we were away on holidays. This morning it would not start. The lights come on, and there seems to be battery power, but nothing from the starter. Any thoughts?

CarKB.comhttp://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/honda-cars/200708/1 update on this: it is still reluctant to start unless we push it backwards for about 1 car length. Then it fires right up, and starts well for the next few hours. Then it will need another push. It has an appointment with the garage this afternoon.

Sulpicia wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups.com:

"nothing" from the starter? No clicks? Do the lights dim when you try to crank?

could be a bad solenoid,worn solenoid contacts,or plunger sticking/not disengaging. try rapping it with a mallet.