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Honda Accord Main Relay

90-93 Accord's relay location/repair procedure:

The main relay is located behind the dash on the driver side to the left of the steering column. It is hidden above the silver cruise control box. After removing the cruise control box, you should see the main relay with a gray and rosy colored base.

1. Remove the cruise control box using a 10 mm socket
2. Remove the relay
3. Squeeze in the connector lock and
4. Unplug the connector from the relay
5. Installation is the reverse of the procedure, although it isn't require to bolt it back at its original spot. Move the relay to a low, suitable spot where it is cool and away from heat vents.

86-89 Accord's and some Integras relay location/repair procedure:

The main relay is located just right above the hood release, inside the dash panel bolted to the left kick panel with a bolt that will fit a 10 mm socket. It has seven wires from the connector.

1. Remove the coin box (for clearer view)
2. With a 10 mm socket or wrench
3. Reach deep inside and at the top of the relay there you will feel a bolt.
4. Unbolt it.
5. Bring the relay down and unplug the connector by squeezing the lock flap and separate the connector from the relay.
6. Installation is the reverse of the procedure, although it isn't require to bolt it back at its original spot. Move the relay to a low, suitable spot where it is cool and away from heat vents.

The 85-95 Civics is also located in the same general area as the Accords. Older Acura Legends is located behind the fuse panel near the firewall.

See repair instructions.