1997 Honda Prelude - Page 3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Find out which cylinder is missfiring by using an inductive timing light to check each plug wire for spark. If you find a dead wire you should replace the all the wires and spark plugs. If you don't find a dead wire check the distributor cap. You could have a broken contact or a crack which might cause a loss of spark at one cylinder.

Honda wires are much better than their aftermarket counterparts so don't skimp there.

I hope this helps. Good luck and be careful!

did you have a clucking noice from under the car befor it happend or when turning the steering wheel ??

Are you topping off the tank (MAX OUT) of while you're filling?

The emission control system can soak with gasoline if you over fill.


Few ounce of fuel can trapped in the EVAP system

Locate the emission line that lead to the charcoal canister and let it air out under direct sunlight.

After 3-5 hours,reconnect the line and use starting fluid to start the car.

After 10 minutes of warm up time,then take it for a short test drive.

give these websites a try its www.autozoone.com and www.alldatadiy.com if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a Haynes auto repair manual for your car wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.

buy a chiltons manual from oreillys it has detailed pictures and steps hope this helps good luck DOHC is a pain

an impact gun wold be best if you have an air supply. or use a 1/2 breaker bar. and if you use a breaker bar it would help to put a pipe on the end for more leverage. have the brake on as well

You have a loose control cable or it has come disconnected. The cables can usually be seen under the dash on the passenger side.

check the immobillizer sytem by watching the green key on the dash if it keeps flashing. that indicates a problem there.then take it to the dealership,if the starter only clicks when the problem happens i would recommend putting a starter on.it could be on its way out and tested ok at the parts store.

With something like anti theft I would have to contact honda and explain what is happening if you cant find anything on line. Something like the anti theft thing is very particular.

does it run out of power? when it does this if yes could be bad head gasket get it presure checked

hello, question i need to know in order to help u.
when u fitted box, was this a cable type to help change the gears or is it electronic.
once i know this i can tell you how to rectify or test for a bad transmission.
get back to me.

hi im sure youve been asked this.
i have to ask as the year of the.
does it have a speedo cable, which is what sounds is wrong.
or a v.s.s
get back to me so ican tell where to go from here.

Start your car and shake your key while on and car parked, does your engine die?? When the vehicle stalls while in motion does your speedometer go to zero?? are some of the lights on the instrument panel not lit when the vehicle stalls?? If yes is the answer to any of these questions, its a possible faulty ignition switch!! The switch's internal contacts are severely corroded or arched. Therefore intermitted power failure to vital engine electrical components cause engine shutdown while in operation. The problem usually increases in Hotter weather. As for your tires, they may cause this due to increased road vibration causing the switch to fail more frequently. Call your local honda dealer with your VIN# at hand for info on this recall and if your vehicle has been repaired!! They may repair it for free. If not, the switches range from $45-$95. Hopefully this helps

Well tell way your describing the symptoms I'd say it is related to your battery and or starter. If I misunderstood and the vehicle turns over fine, just takes repeated try's to get it to start then I would then suggest to look at the ignition switch. The electrical connections may be worn out.

Wheel speed sensors misadjusted, damaged , or metal shavings and other debree, since they are magnetic can give false readings from one of the wheel circuits. Over sized tires can give of false speed readings as well. there are many other causes including bad relay, control module, e.t.c. It is best to have the proper scan tool to diagnose an ABS problem. There are many more reasons if the ABS pump continues to run it might have a leak, If it does not run could be a fuse or relay, stuck valve or debris pushed into the abs system when pushing the pistons in during a brake service.

GET A TUNEUP DONE, COULD BE YOUR SPARKPLUGS OR COILS.

i belive you need to loossen the 4 botlst in the back if they are not there then the hub assembly is pressed on and will need a hub assembly puller.

I dont think the sway bar will affect the tires at all, but i would suggest fixig it as it helps the car handle the road better.

sounds like the fuel filter.. if you have those kind of skills, they're usually cheap to buy and worth a shot to change. depending on the location the labor will take you 1 - 5 hrs...

i would say you r fuel pump is faulty , because under reg maint hondas have no requirement on the filter and would think that it would eventually start for a while even if the filter was bad would have to be compltely clogged to not star at all and this is not likely a s the fuel pump