1994 Prelude starting problem
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1994 Prelude starting problem
Hi all, am new to this forum but hoping someone can offer some help. My Prelude has an intermittent starting problem whereby sometimes it starts straight up and other times it cranks over but will not start. Engine light sometimes stays on but if I turn the key off and then on again, light goes off. My husband is convinced it is a fuel sensor problem but I would like some other ideas so we can set about getting it fixed. Any suggestions would be very helpful.
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Re: 1994 Prelude starting problem
Hi Ady,
The engine light indicates that your ECU is throwing an error code. It would be helpful if you could find out what error is being thrown. Directions on how to do this are here: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14
Have you noticed any pattern as to when the car will start and when it won't. For example, does it only start easily when the engine is cold? hot?
The engine light indicates that your ECU is throwing an error code. It would be helpful if you could find out what error is being thrown. Directions on how to do this are here: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14
Have you noticed any pattern as to when the car will start and when it won't. For example, does it only start easily when the engine is cold? hot?
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Re: 1994 Prelude starting problem
Problem happens when engine is hot.
Last edited by Ady on Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:28 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: 1994 Prelude starting problem
I will get my husband to check it out over the weekend and will let you know how we get on. Thanks for your advice.
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Re: 1994 Prelude starting problem
Turns out all sensors, relays etc were fine. Problem turned out to be dry solder. Auto electrician picked up problem and all fixed now. Thanks for your help.
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Re: 1994 Prelude starting problem
Thanks for coming back to follow up with the resolution. Your experience may help others.
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Re: 1994 Prelude starting problem
where actually did the Auto Electrician pick up this fault.Ady wrote:o electrician
i am having a similar issue with my gen 4 lude.....

thanks
Ronald