When engine hot, car won't start.

[whatsmoney]

Hi,
Recently my car has been playing up a bit. If I drive for a while, and then pull in for petrol, or to a shop, when I come out and try to restart the car it won't. Anyone any ideas on what could be the problem? If i leave it for a few minutes, til it cools down a bit, is starts ok. A bit worried that one of these days it won't restart at all.

 

[RS2K]

What kind of car is it? Year, mileage, engine?

 

[whatsmoney]

honda civic, 94, 1.5 litre, 130000 miles!

 

[monee]

had similar problem years back with renault 18
turned out to be faulty electronic ignition unit

 

[gebbel]

honda civic, 94, 1.5 litre, 130000 miles!

It`s old and has done a lot of hard work in 13 years! I had the same problem with my 1st car, it just gave up in the end. If money allows, I suggest you think of an upgrade

 

[Mr2]

Don't ask why but we get this a lot. It can be as simple as a battery that hasn't been replaced in a few years. I'd try that because it's usually the thing that sorts it out.

 

[Froggie]

My brother in law had this problem with a 98 Punto. It turned out to be a loose crankshaft sensor.

 

[ford jedi]

the distributors on the early civics gave alot of trouble when they got hot if you remove the cap u can usually see burning around the module unit .worth a look first, hondas are usually bullet proof and this was one of there weakness.,