Question about 1992 Honda Prelude

My friend has a 92 Honda prelude h23 all stock except for an exaust and intake..They just replace the distributor, wires and plugs..fuel pump is fine and fuel filter is new, its getting gas to the engine fine..They said that they ran it thru a computer and it didnt throw any codes...it turns over and sounds like its going to start strong but it dosnt start...what things could cause this to happen??? Appreciate the help guys

Anonymous Feb 07, 2011

How do you do that? How do you do that?

1 Answer

richochet

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Genius:

An expert who has answered 1,000 questions.
Honda Master
1,026 Answers

Leads on okay check firing order

Posted on Feb 07, 2011

richochet Feb 07, 2011

the engine has a firing order
meaning no one cylinder fires and then it has to go in proper rotation inthe case of a four cylinder engine 1 then no 3 then no 4 then no 2
so firing order 1342 so make sure plug leads fire in that order

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

1 Answer

92 accord new plugs wires rotor tap distributor coil fuel injectors fuel pump starting idols great when your excelerate the tech ometer jumps up and down and the car boggs and sputters

Can you rev it up when its parked ?
Have you checked base fuel pressure with a gauge ?
Did you also replace the fuel filter ?

Oct 17, 2014 | 1992 Honda Accord

2 Answers

Won't start

Check if there is spark, eventually replace spark plugs.

Check air intake and air filter.

Check fuel filter and check that the fuel pump is fine, that there is pressure and pump is not noisy.

Sep 30, 2008 | 1989 Honda Prelude

2 Answers

1995 corvette stalls and hesitates at low speed, and when I hit the accelerator hard.

You could check and see if the cattalitic converter is clogged. My friend had the same problem with his 92 Corvett

Apr 19, 2013 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette

2 Answers

My 92 Accord LX stopped running, I replaced plugs, wires, distributor cap, fuel pump and car still won't start

You will need to check for spark disconnect a sparkplug wire at the distributor and leave a 1/4 air gap,crank the engine, do you see a spark,if you have spark then solve for no fuel this can stem from a needed fuel pump that has failed.

Mar 10, 2012 | Honda Accord Cars & Trucks

1 Answer

Ok 1989 Honda Prelude S. It starts fine,..can drive for undetermined amount of time starts to lose power sputter like its running out of gas. Pull over turn key off, sit a min or so start and go til it...

Check Fuel pressure with gauge to see pressure is not out more that 5 psi variance of spec. If initial pressure is good, Start with Vulture pump and then on to the ground on the sending unit in the tank attached to the fuel pump assembly. Easy access through the trunk. Ground wire insulation should not be brittle an cracked.Replace wire with 14 stranded THHN or wire from spare harnessing. Wire should be pliable and have good mechanical connection on the spade connector. Ensure clean connection as corrosion of dissimilar metals will invite corrosion over time.

Dec 20, 2009 | 1989 Honda Prelude

1 Answer

92' Honda prelude doesn't start

Change ignition module in distributor. If it is actually starting and stopping right away, and the fuel filter is good, it will be the MAF. Mass air flow sensor. But if it was that it probably wouldn't start even after an hour. Sounds more like the module. You can change the whole distributor if that's easier for you. If it was me, i'd get one from a wrecker.

Sep 25, 2009 | 1992 Honda Prelude

1 Answer

I have 02 accord coupe and it says VTEC and automatic!! How do I know if the VTEC is connected!

ok lets break this down
Vtec= Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control

if you look on the the motor on the left side youll see 2 things the distributor and the vtec solenoid.. the vtec solenoidif the smaller of the 2 thats it m8 theres 2 wires running from it .. all vtec does is lift the cams on a high 3rd lobe :) rides in the middle of the 2 smaller cam's on a automatic it should pop around 5.200 rpms on a honda ecu thats not tuned.. also a exaust helps or a intake that produce a higher tone thats unmistakeable when vtec hits.. its a beautiful thing hit me up with any! honda stuff ive done swaps to my 92 prelude si 2.2l vtec and many more so i know a honda engine and wireing like theback of my hand

Aug 11, 2009 | 2002 Honda Accord

2 Answers

92 honda prelude out of gas no wont start

put gas in the car, take the key put in the car , turn it on without starting the car , turning the key on turn it off 2 times should start

Mar 17, 2009 | 1992 Honda Prelude

1 Answer

1989 Honda Prelude won't start

I suspect that your spark plug wires or your distributor is going out. Check your spark wires and distributor. To do that take out #1 spark plug wire from the spark plug. Next take out your spark plug then put it in the spark plug wire. Then turn on car and take a look at the spark plug to see if it's getting a spark. Do this with all the spark plug. If it is your spark plug wire I would replace all of them.

Jan 31, 2009 | 1989 Honda Prelude

2 Answers

My 1993 Honda prelude has problems starting in the cold weather. We have replaced the relay like suggested by their mechanic but still no luck. We have had to jumper the wires and that is the only reason...

Try to start with a less expensive procedure. In addition to relay I would check the spark plugs, wiring set and distributor cap. Also coolant temperature sensor can be a problem. Try to warm up the endine block of car with dry heat (hair fan or heat gun, but gently). Sometimes it helps. If it works problem is spurk plugs, distributor cap or coolant sensor. Also would be usefull to chek the fuel filter.
But first for cold weather sometimes it worthy to use the injector cleaner/or octane buster and better fuel which evaporates better and less viscouse motor oil. And of course check the battery.
Good Luck

Dec 09, 2008 | 1993 Honda Prelude

Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

1992 Prelude

Cars & Trucks

92 accord new plugs wires rotor tap distributor coil fuel injectors fuel pump starting idols great when your excelerate the tech ometer jumps up and down and the car boggs and sputters

1992 Honda Accord

Open Questions:

0 Answers

Wiring arrangements for pioneer car stereo to a 1992 Honda prelude

Apr 23, 2015 | 1992 Honda Prelude

0 Answers

Cannot open bonnet fiesta tag snapped off 04 reg broken bonnet tag catch works to release bonnet but cannot open further how do I release it

Feb 20, 2014 | 1992 Honda Prelude

0 Answers

my 92 prelude died yesterday while driving at 60 mph now will crank but wont start i hear the fuel pump running plus sprayed starting fluid in the intake and still no start 4 days prior to the car deing i replaced the main relay and the ignitor in the distributor

Apr 05, 2013 | 1992 Honda Prelude

0 Answers

display/image of vw bora v5 bonnet cant find manual way of opening bonnet since the cable to the lever is broken

Nov 14, 2012 | 1992 Honda Prelude

See all 1992 Honda Prelude Questions

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!

View all Fixya Reports

Are you a Honda Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Have a manual for 1992 Honda Prelude? Or just drag it here!

1 Answer

richochet

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

92 accord new plugs wires rotor tap distributor coil fuel injectors fuel pump starting idols great when your excelerate the tech ometer jumps up and down and the car boggs and sputters

Won't start

1995 corvette stalls and hesitates at low speed, and when I hit the accelerator hard.

My 92 Accord LX stopped running, I replaced plugs, wires, distributor cap, fuel pump and car still won't start

Ok 1989 Honda Prelude S. It starts fine,..can drive for undetermined amount of time starts to lose power sputter like its running out of gas. Pull over turn key off, sit a min or so start and go til it...

92' Honda prelude doesn't start

I have 02 accord coupe and it says VTEC and automatic!! How do I know if the VTEC is connected!

92 honda prelude out of gas no wont start

1989 Honda Prelude won't start

My 1993 Honda prelude has problems starting in the cold weather. We have replaced the relay like suggested by their mechanic but still no luck. We have had to jumper the wires and that is the only reason...

Not finding what you are looking for?

1992 Prelude

92 accord new plugs wires rotor tap distributor coil fuel injectors fuel pump starting idols great when your excelerate the tech ometer jumps up and down and the car boggs and sputters

Open Questions:

Wiring arrangements for pioneer car stereo to a 1992 Honda prelude

Cannot open bonnet fiesta tag snapped off 04 reg broken bonnet tag catch works to release bonnet but cannot open further how do I release it

my 92 prelude died yesterday while driving at 60 mph now will crank but wont start i hear the fuel pump running plus sprayed starting fluid in the intake and still no start 4 days prior to the car deing i replaced the main relay and the ignitor in the distributor

display/image of vw bora v5 bonnet cant find manual way of opening bonnet since the cable to the lever is broken

Related Topics:

Ask a Question

Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!

Top Honda Experts

Marvin

Thomas Perkins

Vincent G

Are you a Honda Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

1 Answer

richochet

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

92 accord new plugs wires rotor tap distributor coil fuel injectors fuel pump starting idols great when your excelerate the tech ometer jumps up and down and the car boggs and sputters

Won't start

1995 corvette stalls and hesitates at low speed, and when I hit the accelerator hard.

My 92 Accord LX stopped running, I replaced plugs, wires, distributor cap, fuel pump and car still won't start

Ok 1989 Honda Prelude S. It starts fine,..can drive for undetermined amount of time starts to lose power sputter like its running out of gas. Pull over turn key off, sit a min or so start and go til it...

92' Honda prelude doesn't start

I have 02 accord coupe and it says VTEC and automatic!! How do I know if the VTEC is connected!

92 honda prelude out of gas no wont start

1989 Honda Prelude won't start

My 1993 Honda prelude has problems starting in the cold weather. We have replaced the relay like suggested by their mechanic but still no luck. We have had to jumper the wires and that is the only reason...

Not finding what you are looking for?

1992 Prelude

92 accord new plugs wires rotor tap distributor coil fuel injectors fuel pump starting idols great when your excelerate the tech ometer jumps up and down and the car boggs and sputters

Open Questions:

Wiring arrangements for pioneer car stereo to a 1992 Honda prelude

Cannot open bonnet fiesta tag snapped off 04 reg broken bonnet tag catch works to release bonnet but cannot open further how do I release it

my 92 prelude died yesterday while driving at 60 mph now will crank but wont start i hear the fuel pump running plus sprayed starting fluid in the intake and still no start 4 days prior to the car deing i replaced the main relay and the ignitor in the distributor

display/image of vw bora v5 bonnet cant find manual way of opening bonnet since the cable to the lever is broken

Related Topics

Related Topics:

Ask a Question

Popular Questions

98 Honda Prelude 2.2 VTEC Auto-Tiptronic Transmission Problems

White smoke from exhaust and smell gas fumes

I have blue smoke coming out of exhaust. .

How to fix the tachometer/speedometer

1998 Prelude VTEC P1361 code, what's the most likely failure.

Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!

Top Honda Experts

Marvin

Thomas Perkins

Vincent G

Are you a Honda Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides