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On my way home from dropping off a friend yesterday, and about three minutes from my house, I noticed that my speedometer had dropped to 0 even though I had to be doing at least 60. As I drove, it spurratically jumped around in the range between 0 and 60 regardless of my speed, except that when I came to a stop, it stayed at 0. Simultaneously, what I think is the check engine light came on, and the green D4 light on the panel of transmission lights started flashing instead of being steady. As all this was going on, the car drove like normal and seemed fine in every other respect.
I don't have an owners manual, and because all these lights came on at the same time, I'm suspecting that it must be the same problem. This morning, I checked the oil and found out that it was bone dry. I also had just been to the pump to put $6 worth of gas in her about 30 minues before the incident.
Any suggestions or diagnosis?
I drove it again, and the problem was gone. I filled up the oil, transmission fluid, ect.
Next morning, I take off and the D4 light is flashing again, speedometer reads 0. D4 light doesn't start flashing until I put the car in drive. I think it might be a transmission problem, but when I got to school, I popped the hood and saw that a small amount of smoke was coming up from behind the back right of the engine. The check engine light never went off, even when the problem was gone. I checked all the fluids and they're fine. I think I might be burning oil.
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
thanks again
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I'd have the car checked out at a Honda dealership or Honda mechanic (maybe even call Honda Corporate). They'd be better qualified to answer questions about the longevity of the Electronic 4WS unit. I'd be wary of any computer controlled device on a 12 year old car. If that goes, it could be quite expensive to replace.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Thanks for your input. My sunroof rattles whether the sunroof shade is pulled shut or withdrawn. I took it to the dealer 3x for the same problem. They lubed the seals each time and told me that the problem should go away. Three months later,my sunroof still rattle's and my roof's seals have globs of grease all over. When I open and close the roof, it noticeably shakes as if it is skipping on the rack. The dealer told me that the next step would be to replace ALL the hardware that are used in assembling the roof. They said it would cost me $1000. I really don't want to spend that much to fix the problem. $1000 can get you a sunroof on a NEW car so spending that much on a 4 year old roof seems ridiculous. I'd really appreciate it if I can get more advice about some cheaper methods for fixing my rattling roof. Thanks.
Any ideas as to what the problem might be?
Also, the latest failure occurred 2 days ago. The a/c was running fine when I started on a 70-mile trip, but gradually the "air flow" coming out the vents diminished. By the end of the trip, almost no air was coming into the passenger compartment, but what little there was (almost nothing) was still cold. Now there's just hot air.
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Well I bought the '93 Si 4WS for $3900. I love how it handles (especially with the 4WS, love the short "snick" of the shifter, and the grunt of the DOHC Si. It also is very comfortable & just plain looks good.
The sale went smoothly and seller gave me name of mechanic who specializes in Japanese autos. He will change timing belt, water pump and do seals for about $650. Honda quoted approx $900.
After a new timing belt, K&N filter, and a tune-up I hope to use it @ a track car day @ Summit Point Raceway in WVa. Of course, I'll need to work on my heel-and-toe skills. Thanks for your previous interest.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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I came across the posting about your Prelude's tensioner and was wondering if you could point me in the right direction as to who I would need to contact at Honda North America about the same problem. I have a 2000 Honda Prelude (my baby) and it started making that bolt-type sound around a year ago around 2 rpms. I finally decided to take it to my local Honda dealership last weekend and they did a diagnostic and told me it's the tensioner. I thought it was possibly do to the amount of miles on the car (approx. 75k), however after reading the message board I'm thinking it could just be a Prelude issue. The dealership wants to charge me $1300 to replace the tensioner and all belts, the water pump and to replace my seals. I would appreciate any advice you can give me since I don't know too much about cars...
Thank you!
Allison
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Thanks you!
Who says Preludes are impractical? This past week, my wife and I loaded up the Prelude with one full set of golf clubs, 2 rolling suit cases (like the kind Greg Focker tried to stuff in the overhead compartment), a few small duffel bags, and 2 folding beach chairs for a 3 day trip from our Apartment in Westchester to Cape Cod, Mass. I did 27mpg driving between 75mph & 90 mph.
I hit 50,000 miles last night on my way home from Cape Cod.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
any other 93 VTEC owners out there? what kind of ownership experience have you had so far? have you replaced your timing belt once or twice? (i've only replaced mine once at about 85K so i'm thinking i might be due again...)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I'm not really into modifying my car. If I'm going to spend a few thou on it, I'd rather just get something new.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I'm new to the forums, I'm 17, and in the chicago suburbs area. I got a 93 300zx twin turbo when I turned 16, and drove it for about a year, then my engine started to knock and my engine pretty much blew. I had to get a daily driver/reliable car....
Last week I saw a dark blue..maybe midnight blue? not sure of the technical color honda gave it, 1994 prelude S. I didn't know what kind of prelude it was bc the back of it didn't say anything but just Prelude, and it was from a small dealership. The outside was in great condition, no dings or cracks or anything. The inside was in MINT condition, the engine...oh wow, clean and quiet when idle, clean condition as well. I drove it and it drove so awesome! The car had 86,700 miles on it, I figured for an 11 year old car, it was really good to only have that many miles. For a honda it was barely being broken in. I loved how the car looked, since I'm going to go for a r33 body conversion along with the taillights. I bought the car last week for $4,900, then with taxes and title, it was about $5,400.. I got home and saw that the engine type was a f22 I believe...so I was somewhat disappointed that it wasn't an h22, or an Si. I'm working on speed and performance on my 300zx, as I'll be upgrading to ball bearing twin turbos on it next spring. My daily driver and show car will be the lude I just got. Does $5,400 seem reasonable for the lude I got? I know an S is only pushing about 130-135 horse, and the Si's do about 180-200? I'm used to driving 355 whp, (dyno on my 300zx) My 300zx is manual too, and the lude is automatic, which is fine for winter driving. Is there anything I can do beside those 3,000-5,000 dollar turbo kits, or a 1,500 dollar H22 engine swap, that'll give me about 200-250 Horsepower, and still be reasonable? Also...
I've been looking at which exhausts to get on my lude, and I notice HKS doesn't really have any for it, I've stuck with hks for all my parts on my 300, but I'm thinking about getting the apexi N-1, they got for about $500? I've noticed that they advertise it to be pretty quiet. I'm more of a fan for loud exhausts, would I have to rely on a nice AEM intake, in order to make my lude pretty loud? or is there any recommendation as to which exhaust I should get? Thanks, well, I'm 17, and I suppose the automatic transmission doesn't really help the car when it comes to exhaust sounds, but I hope someone can help me out with getting my lude running like I know a prelude can :-) Been enjoying driving it, rides like a dream. I just installed an alpine cd player on it, bc the honda stock stereo really sucked hehe. For now, I just want a nice loud and nice looking exhausts, and intake. If anyone can help me, I'd greately appreciate it, thanks.
I'm so happy, only because i'm picking up my new 2000 Prelude Sh tomorrow. I'm looking forward to driving it on the highway and opening up the Vtec. I've been reading your posting guys and everyone seems really happy as a matter of fact thrilled with their Prelude-that's awesome to see guys.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
My Dad likes to pick on my Prelude because of its relatively dimunitave size.
Now granted it is only my wife and I in the house, but I fit a whole lot of stuff in my car among the sea of SUVs and Minivans at the Costco Parking lot. In the trunk I put 2 - 2.5Gal cases of Water, I case of Bottled water, I case of Propel, Case of Garabge bags, Package of chicken... Damn impressive for a small car.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
My 2001 Milano Red Prelude Type SH currently has 51,900 miles on it. I'm going to have to put a new Exhaust system on it. The stock one flew off when I hit a pothole a few years ago. I was able to salvage the stock muffler. The welding of the new pipe to the stock muffler (which is bent from that said pothole) is starting to rust through. It sounds terrible. Can anybody make any suggestions on a quiet aftermarket exhaust? I know the Mugen exhasut is great, but I'm not spending $1000 on an exhaust.
I'm also going to have to replace the horrible Bridgestone Potenza RE92s (finally). Since I run a set of steel wheels on Michelin PA2 Alpin Tires duriong the winter, my Prelude's new summer shoes will be some serious High Performance Rubber.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Side note, Honda won the Manufacturer's Championship in the IRL yesterday. Second in a row for them. Flip side, not doing so hot in F1 this year. Maybe they'll pick it up, if not this year; next. Keep em coming people...
I heard from one mechanic that the newer model preludes have alot of problems. he said that although they are Hondas and have that reputation, they just werent built as well. I was wondering if anyone has a 98 Lude and has had any major problems or if you all think that this would be a good car to buy if the mechanic gives it the ok (despite the previous damage-which has been all fixed and is not at all noticable). I look forward to your advise and responses. Thanks!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I replaced the tires twice. Still on the original brakes. 1 new battery.
The only problem I have had was with the timing belt tensioner at around 45k. Honda picked up around 1/2 of the repair costs.
Still looks and drives great. I get around 25 mpg in my daily driving without treating it like a baby.
Best car I have ever owned.
The timing belt was replaced about 2 months ago as well as the autotensioner. A new battery was also installed-- all done at honda dealerships. The tires are brand new z-rated BFG's and look great. The radiator was also replaced as a result of one of the accidents. That was the worst damage a belive.
THe owner is asking around 12,000 but we talked to him about the accidents and previous history and he said that he was very flexible. So that price will probably go down quite a bit. I think that this is an excellent car im just curious about what you all think about it from what im telling you. I will also get my mechanics opinion. Thanks guys- and keep writing!