Where is the main relay located on a 2004 Honda Pilot?

Where is the main relay located on a 2004 Honda Pilot?

The 2004 Honda Pilot fuel pump relay can be found in the fuse panel that is in the passenger footwell. This relay is what distributes power from Your battery to the fuel pump and allows it to start up and work.

Where is the radio fuse on a 2004 Honda Pilot?

The primary under-hood fuse box is located on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment.

What is starter cut relay?

One of the most important – and most forgotten – components of any vehicle’s ignition system is the starter relay. This electrical part is designed to redirect power from the battery to the starter solenoid, which then activates the starter to spin over the engine.

Where is the starter relay on a Honda Pilot?

Trying to find out which relay this in in my fuse box. There is no specific “starter 1 relay”. The starting circuit passes current through the ignition switch with key in position III (start). Current flows through the STS fuse (7.5A) in the underdash fuse block, then to the PCM module.

Can a Honda Pilot AC compressor relay fail?

They are not a high-fail item (my first one lasted 90K miles), but like the AC Compressor Relay on your home AC system, they can fail over time and particularly in hot weather when the system has to work harder.

Why does my Honda Pilot not start up?

If not that probably a marginal fuel pump not holding pressure and allowing fuel to drain back to the tank. Leaky injectors can (but usually don’t) cause this issues also. Mines been doing this since I bought it too, it seems to get worse the cooler it is outside.

How much does a Honda Pilot relay cost?

When I bought the replacement relay from Honda (P/N 39794-SDA-A03, $20), the parts staff had a whole drawer of them at the counter and said that they are common across many models going back to the mid-90’s and that they are more prone to failure in hot weather.

Is there a problem with the main relay in a Honda?

From time to time, vehicles can experience a wide range of electrical issues—even those that are reliable, like Hondas. One of those problems can involve the main relay. Fortunately, you might not have to rush off to a mechanic to check the relay in your Honda.

How can I tell if my main relay is working?

There’s a pretty simple way to tell if your main relay is affected. Simply turn on the vehicle and see if it continues to run. If so, the main relay is okay. Should the engine shut off, the main relay could be impacted.

What should I do about my Honda hot start?

If your Honda is suffering from hot start problems that affect cranking, this diagnostic test might be helpful, too. Consider printing it out to help you while you’re testing the relay. Here’s how to do it: Consult your owner’s manual or vehicle repair manual and remove the main relay.

Why do I need a relay in my car?

For example, if you plugged your headlights directly into a headlight switch, you may surpass the amperage rating and cause an electrical fire. Relays can also switch multiple things on simultaneously while using one output, allowing, for instance, you to turn on your car’s radio at the same time the antenna extends.

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