# \#prelude **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/prelude/654.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2 car problem type of post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-car-problem-type-of-post/198065)
**Author:** [@1505paulsmith\_191933](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1505paulsmith_191933)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-car-problem-type-of-post/198065 "2024-11-18T01:47:54Z")
Okay, so i am working on a 1999 Honda prelude, as of right now i am either thinking of redoing the whole fuel line, or just “fix” the (roughly about 4"- 6") gap that i created trying to cut corners. It is located on the … --- ## [Car stalls only when gas tank is half full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-only-when-gas-tank-is-half-full/57716)
**Author:** [@jgarvey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jgarvey)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-only-when-gas-tank-is-half-full/57716 "2022-10-17T16:14:18Z")
When gas tank gauge is half full and I come to a hard stop and sometimes when moving, my car stalls, acts as though it was out of gas. I had a fuel tank sending unit replaced and it still does it. My car is a 1988 Hond… --- ## [Smell from cigarette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-from-cigarette/169293)
**Author:** [@Koenvdp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Koenvdp)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-from-cigarette/169293 "2020-09-04T03:15:01Z")
I am looking to buy a used car. About a week ago I went to check out this Honda Prelude 5th gen from 2000. Everything looks good, it runs good. But the previous owner smoked a lot. So the only thing that is holding me ba… --- ## [1993 Honda Prelude - Crunch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-prelude-crunch/136200)
**Author:** [@Rayrex88\_149284](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rayrex88_149284)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-prelude-crunch/136200 "2019-03-11T11:59:21Z")
Please NEED HELP !!! So I was driving my 1993 Honda prelude(manual transmission) and I was going in reverse. while I was going in reverse I thought I was going over a branch(because I heard crunching noises) and while … --- ## [1999 Honda Prelude will turn over, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-prelude-will-turn-over-won-t-start/121042)
**Author:** [@Seanhoffman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seanhoffman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-prelude-will-turn-over-won-t-start/121042 "2018-07-15T19:39:33Z")
I just recently bought Been sitting for year and all performance parts for a 99 year model and it will turn over but not start please help I’ve changed all spark plugs and fuses and Battery --- ## [Vibration starts after 7-8 minutes, lasts 7-8 minutes, then stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-starts-after-7-8-minutes-lasts-7-8-minutes-then-stops/96358)
**Author:** [@milch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/milch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-starts-after-7-8-minutes-lasts-7-8-minutes-then-stops/96358 "2016-11-06T23:40:06Z")
My 2001 Prelude (not SH) develops a vibration felt throughout the car and particularly the steering wheel after several minutes of constant highway (60 - 75 MPH) speed travel. Thought it might be a brake caliper sticking… --- ## [Cold weather shifting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-shifting-issue/83048)
**Author:** [@Pedro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pedro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2014, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-shifting-issue/83048 "2014-01-12T04:02:31Z")
I have a 1993 Honda Prelude V-Tech, 5 spd manual transmission, with 160K miles. During cold weather I can not shift into 1st or Reverse. I can turn the engine off and shift into gear and then restart the engine. After… --- ## [Honda Prelude Devouring Coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-prelude-devouring-coolant/81997)
**Author:** [@FrankieStockman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankieStockman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-prelude-devouring-coolant/81997 "2013-10-30T02:54:58Z")
I must prepare you now before you read this: I know very little about cars or the terms to use. So I am going to get this out the best I can. My son owns a Honda Prelude 91. It was given to him by his grandparents. He ha… --- ## [Hail Damage 2001 Honda Prelude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hail-damage-2001-honda-prelude/80039)
**Author:** [@Zenadog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zenadog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hail-damage-2001-honda-prelude/80039 "2013-06-27T09:03:27Z")
On June 12 my 2001 Honda Prelude suffered hail damage. The dents are small and shallow...no paint damage. They aren't noticeable unless the sun hits the car just right. There are approximately 30 dents. Hail got the hood… --- ## [84 prelude...1.8l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-prelude-1-8l/78891)
**Author:** [@Tay123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tay123)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-prelude-1-8l/78891 "2013-04-28T02:44:41Z")
I have posted previously on this vehicle and I have had some "success". The car will run with the help of starting fluid but will only stay running if the engine is kept at 2500 rpms or higher. If you let off the gas, it… --- ## [Fuel pressure 84 prelude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-84-prelude/78947)
**Author:** [@Tay123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tay123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-84-prelude/78947 "2013-04-27T08:22:49Z")
Anyone know the fuel pressure spec on a 84 honda prelude 1.8 with carbs? --- ## [Anti Lock warning 1991 Honda Prelude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-warning-1991-honda-prelude/78830)
**Author:** [@sparks\_959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparks_959)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-warning-1991-honda-prelude/78830 "2013-04-23T21:28:18Z")
My anti lock warning comes on after 1 mile of driving. If I test the anti lock on ice during the first mile the system works fine, around 1 mile the lamp lights. Any ideas ? --- ## [84 prelude carbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-prelude-carbs/77816)
**Author:** [@Tay123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tay123)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-prelude-carbs/77816 "2013-03-07T05:19:55Z")
I have a 84 honda prelude that has been sitting for years. Some repairs were made to get fuel to the engine. I now have fuel to the carbs but it doesnt seem to be going through them. Im thinking the carbs need to be clea… --- ## [Prelude burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prelude-burning-oil/77196)
**Author:** [@DaveH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveH)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prelude-burning-oil/77196 "2013-02-09T00:55:40Z")
I have a 94 Honda Prelude that I like a lot. It's in great shape with only seventy five thousand miles but it burns about a quart of oil every nine hundred miles. Is there a product or procedure that could help this? Th… --- ## [No spark on Honda Prelude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spark-on-honda-prelude/76059)
**Author:** [@Silverwing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Silverwing)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spark-on-honda-prelude/76059 "2012-12-11T01:29:41Z")
I did a compression test on the Prelude. Pulled plugs, cranked thru the test, but did not ground out the ignition. Put it back together and no spark. Changed the coil, no start. Changed the ICM and it coughed and sputter… --- ## [Battery smoking rotten egg smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-smoking-rotten-egg-smell/75790)
**Author:** [@NASA\_Rocket\_Scientis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NASA_Rocket_Scientis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-smoking-rotten-egg-smell/75790 "2012-11-30T04:20:23Z")
I have a 1989 Honda Prelude with some sort of electrical issue. I keep smoking may batteries. I just got a new one and after a week, it is starting to do what my old battery did: smoking sulfuric gas out when I drive. … --- ## [Comparison of Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comparison-of-power/74937)
**Author:** [@StandardFiend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StandardFiend)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comparison-of-power/74937 "2012-10-12T23:13:15Z")
Hey there guys, fresh-faced new user here! Thanks to an archived discussion on this site, I now know what it means when a car is described as having 'X horsepower at Y RPM.' So, specifically in comparing my '96 BMW 3… --- ## [93 Honda Prelude stalls randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-prelude-stalls-randomly/73985)
**Author:** [@Big\_RonE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_RonE)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-prelude-stalls-randomly/73985 "2012-08-24T06:14:46Z")
I have a 93 Prelude that randomly shuts down and stalls. When this happens there are no signs of life in the car. All lights and accessories shut off and the car stalls. After anywhere from 2 mins to 15 mins you will be … --- ## [Air conditioning. honda prelude 200000 m](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-honda-prelude-200000-m/73346)
**Author:** [@prelude\_95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prelude_95)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-honda-prelude-200000-m/73346 "2012-08-01T01:53:23Z")
i have a 1995 ac is original except compressor, it leaks wont hold charge its the only part that leaks. can i replace my self and have mechanic service it for me thainking maybe pick a part used. I know other parts need … --- ## [Bizarre brake(?) problem, 89 Prelude, REALLY need some help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-brake-problem-89-prelude-really-need-some-help/877)
**Author:** [@itneedswhat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itneedswhat)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-brake-problem-89-prelude-really-need-some-help/877 "2011-10-09T22:30:09Z")
This is involved but I will try to make it as short as I can. I bought this car used almost two years ago. It's my 3rd Honda, my 2nd Prelude. It's needed some things, more than expected, but so be it. But this...what it … --- ## [98 Honda prelude slave cylnder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-prelude-slave-cylnder/68037)
**Author:** [@Cynthesize](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cynthesize)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-prelude-slave-cylnder/68037 "2011-09-19T22:15:55Z")
Hi all, I am purchasing a car on eBay which was stated to have the following problem: "the clutch is grabbing very very low it does not slip i think it is just the hydraulics? ". When I asked if I would need to have it s… --- ## [Cooling system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system/58767)
**Author:** [@nrduen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nrduen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2010, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system/58767 "2010-12-15T22:17:27Z")
My car heats up quickly (pass max temp) as soon as the car warms up. Do you think its the cooling system? and if so is it worth fixing? Thanks --- ## [1997 Honda Prelude start issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-prelude-start-issue/57787)
**Author:** [@lanedans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedans)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-prelude-start-issue/57787 "2010-11-20T19:42:35Z")
Today was colder and i went to start my car and it turned over for a second and then stalled. Its never done this before even in the cold. I then started it up again, and reved the engine as i started it and it stayed on… --- ## [Replace Synthetic oil in the car with Conventional: Good or Bad Idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-synthetic-oil-in-the-car-with-conventional-good-or-bad-idea/57509)
**Author:** [@lanedans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedans)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-synthetic-oil-in-the-car-with-conventional-good-or-bad-idea/57509 "2010-11-13T21:31:25Z")
I just bought a car that has had Synthetic Oil run it for a long time. Would it hurt for me to switch back to conventional oil. I have heard that it can ruin the oil gaskets and seals. Is this true or car folklore? --- ## [Performance chip to give more horse power and better mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-chip-to-give-more-horse-power-and-better-mpg/57465)
**Author:** [@lanedans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedans)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-chip-to-give-more-horse-power-and-better-mpg/57465 "2010-11-12T15:41:48Z")
On my 1997 Honda prelude the previouse owner put a gforce performance chip on this car which is suppose to give more HP and better MPG. Is this a good thing or bad thing for my car? --- ## [Strange whining noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-whining-noise/56383)
**Author:** [@qworki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qworki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-whining-noise/56383 "2010-10-19T00:37:51Z")
I driving a 2001 Honda Prelude automatic w/ 55,000 miles. It makes a whining noise every time I slow down by letting off the gas (not applying the brake.) I don't hear it when accelerating or on the gas. It's coming f… --- ## [88 prelude si project troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-prelude-si-project-troubles/56460)
**Author:** [@teenchanic09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teenchanic09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-prelude-si-project-troubles/56460 "2010-10-18T13:57:04Z")
ok i just bought my project car today and it has 2 major issues. 1st issue: the idle is out of control. it idles fine when you first start it up ( although it doesnt fast idle) but the second you start to drive it w… --- ## [HELP! My car won't start when the sun comes out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-wont-start-when-the-sun-comes-out/55351)
**Author:** [@calicocat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calicocat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-wont-start-when-the-sun-comes-out/55351 "2010-09-20T13:35:24Z")
I own a 1989 honda prelude, which runs quite well until the sun comes out. If the car sits in the sun for a while and then I try to start it, the engine will turn over, but it will never catch. After about a half an ho… --- ## [Brake Pedal goes to floor and car won't stop, WHY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-goes-to-floor-and-car-wont-stop-why/54082)
**Author:** [@lanedans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedans)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-goes-to-floor-and-car-wont-stop-why/54082 "2010-08-25T17:14:12Z")
I was driving my 94 Honda Prelude and put the brake peddle to the floor, but the car wouldn't stop. This was a onetime occurrence, but a dangerous one. So I checked the brake reservoir and it was full. I can't find any l… --- ## [Honda Prelude Brake Peddle goes to floor and WON"T STOP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-prelude-brake-peddle-goes-to-floor-and-won-t-stop/54078)
**Author:** [@lanedans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedans)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-prelude-brake-peddle-goes-to-floor-and-won-t-stop/54078 "2010-08-24T22:54:26Z")
I was driving my 94 Honda Prelude and put the brake peddle to the floor, but the car wouldn't stop. This was a onetime occurrence, but a dangerous one. So I checked the brake reservoir and it was full. I can't find any l… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/prelude/654.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=prelude)