Thank you RedRyder for this post.
Three times now my 98 Accord (4 cyl) has almost stalled (tach drops to zero). It has happened in the heat of the summer and I believe every time (at least twice) it has occurred after the car was shut off for a short time and then started again (as if there was additional heat build up from sitting for a minute or two). Each time a quick shot to about 2000 RPM then a gradual release of the throttle solves the issue.
As well, many times (again in hotter weather) once I come home and park in the driveway, the fuel pump whines away for up to 12-15 seconds then stops, then cycles again. This may happen 5 times in a row and for up to 30 minutes after the car has been shut off.
When I tried the suggestions in your post, I consistently hear the "click off" after the Check Engine light goes off however I do not hear the fuel pump engage.
The car starts fine on a regular basis.
Are these symptoms of a future failure (relay or the pump)?
Thanks very much,
Matt
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Looks like I found a post that explains the "fuel pump like" sound after the car is shut off.
http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showpost.php?p=328631&postcount=24