Okay so here's my story and I'm desperate for help .... I have a 2001 Honda Prelude and it was running fine the other day and then in the morning I woke up and went to start it and it wouldn't start (it was a really cold day if that has anything to do it??). Anyways, it started a first but barely and then right away, it turned itself off.. the rmp gauge dropped down really slow and all my interior lights turned offf ... then I couldn't get it to start back up. I'm hoping its something simple.. I need help!!! Any Sugestions would be greatly appreciated,I want my Lude back :(
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The problem is likely in the injection module which is located in the dash right behind the flip down tray to the right of the flip down fuse door the the left of the steering wheal.To test simply rapidly slap the fuse/vanity flip down door area while starting the car and it will start.I have had 5 preludes and all have the same problem a replacement is 150 or you can sotter all the connections on the board inside the fuel injection module.This will fix the problem as the original connections develop miniscule cracksAll preludes have this problem in really hot or cold weather
SOURCE: ignition switch won't turn with key-so won't start
The good news is, I don't see how your checking the fuse for the lighter could have anything to do w/ your ignition switch troubles, so here are some questions: U say the switch won't turn on, do u mean it won't turn to start the engine, or it turns, but the engine won't crank over? were u having any trouble removing, inserting, or turning the key before it wouldn't turn?(if the problem is not being able to turn the key after inserting). 2 things, Make sure the honda is in Park (auto trans). W/ a car this old, it is quite possible wear and tear over the years have caused the trans shifter to occasionally not quite engage in park position, which would not allow u to turn the key in the ignition. Next, check to see that the steering wheel position isn't causing the problem. Insert key in ignition, try to turn steering wheel slightly left, then right while attempting to turn the key. If car is parked w slight pressure on wheel in either direction, u won't be able to turn the key. I think if u could remove the battery, u should bring it to a parts store where most will give u a free check of the battery (even though it's new) and I think u will find it needs to be charged, as you determined by lights coming on slowly. So 1st try the above to turn the key in the ignition, check (or charge if u have a charger) the battery, let me know what u find, and we can continue from there (u may have something draining the battery).
SOURCE: honda prelude a/t transmission
Check transmission fluid, our cars are pretty low and unfortunately automatics transmission sit pretty low so its possible you have a leak below or are just running low on transmission fluid.
SOURCE: 93 honda prelude dohc vtec engine will not can be push started
Sounds like you accidently pulled the thin wire from you starter motor. Look at the connections at the end of the solenoid, mounted on starter motor.The thick red wire is Battery + next to that connection is a smaller male push- on terminal, locate loose wire (thin) in the same area and reconnect to male push-on terminal on solenoid or check if earth cable between body/battery to engine wasnt removed in the process.Also some vehicles you have to engage the clutch before starting, check for a switch located on clutch pedal where master cylinder connects to clutch pedal (Is clutch switch mounted and wiring connected?)
SOURCE: 89 Honda Prelude SI- Wont start
sounds like your on the rite track . clean the contacts at the batt and at the starter and get back to me
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It's a standard/manual and some people have told me that it might be my alternator... is that possible?
ope, got it working! thanks for eveyones help HAHA.
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