Honda Prelude - problems
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Hey all, (97 Prelude 2.2 VTEC -Automatic)
During a long drive the other day ( >180miles) my car started cutting out at 70mph.
Dead, no electrics, power steering, revs, radio, lights...nothing.
After coasting down to around 55mph it kicks back into life and regains power etc, as if nothing was wrong.
It did this a few times before I gave up for an hour and then started driving again. At this point, it behaved perfectly,
Since then its done it once, but has become really hard to start - I need lots of crank and a bootful of revs to 5k to get it to catch. Once running, its great.
I've since done another 200miles and other than the starting iisue, its been fine.
I have checked battery charge (12.8V) no alternator lights.
Pulled all the fuses and replaced.
Pulled the relays and tapped, replaced.
Checked all underbonnet wiring including earth strap ( my main suspect)
Im lost, whats wrong with. my car?!!!!
During a long drive the other day ( >180miles) my car started cutting out at 70mph.
Dead, no electrics, power steering, revs, radio, lights...nothing.
After coasting down to around 55mph it kicks back into life and regains power etc, as if nothing was wrong.
It did this a few times before I gave up for an hour and then started driving again. At this point, it behaved perfectly,
Since then its done it once, but has become really hard to start - I need lots of crank and a bootful of revs to 5k to get it to catch. Once running, its great.
I've since done another 200miles and other than the starting iisue, its been fine.
I have checked battery charge (12.8V) no alternator lights.
Pulled all the fuses and replaced.
Pulled the relays and tapped, replaced.
Checked all underbonnet wiring including earth strap ( my main suspect)
Im lost, whats wrong with. my car?!!!!
OK Problem solved ( I may not be the worlds quickest mechanic.)
It was indeed the Ignition module.
this was a prick to get out - but a piece of cake to replace.
(and the dashboard and surrounds are now nice and clean again as a bonus)
So if anyone needs a Honda ignition module changed out, I charge hourly ...
It was indeed the Ignition module.
this was a prick to get out - but a piece of cake to replace.
(and the dashboard and surrounds are now nice and clean again as a bonus)
So if anyone needs a Honda ignition module changed out, I charge hourly ...
as a footnote to this thread, the car appears to be running as well as it ever has done in the last ten years.
nothing tangible that I can put my finger on, but it starts very quickly, revs freely, gearbox is fast..
Maybe its my imagination, but for $60, worth trying on your own Honda to see if there is a difference made - way cheaper than a battery that most folks would do as a first 'go to' (I admit, I changed that too though)
anyway - thats me off for a sedative.
nothing tangible that I can put my finger on, but it starts very quickly, revs freely, gearbox is fast..
Maybe its my imagination, but for $60, worth trying on your own Honda to see if there is a difference made - way cheaper than a battery that most folks would do as a first 'go to' (I admit, I changed that too though)
anyway - thats me off for a sedative.
as an update, I bought a replacement (second hand) switch, fitted it and the problem didnt go away.
As it turns out, it was the starter motor (not my go to solution in a non-british car, and hitting it didnt work!)
Changed out the starter motor, then had to go back to the previous ignition switch as the replacement was dodgy.
then the radiator cap gave out !
still on the road though
As it turns out, it was the starter motor (not my go to solution in a non-british car, and hitting it didnt work!)
Changed out the starter motor, then had to go back to the previous ignition switch as the replacement was dodgy.
then the radiator cap gave out !
still on the road though
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