illestpnoy

its a 97 prelude. the car cranks and it seems like gonna start but it doesnt. theres fuel and sparks. i replace all the plugs already. tommorow im gonna check the compression and we'll see from there. any ideas?

illestpnoy

57 views no help? come on guys any idea?

codyh

It just cranks?? It could be that the spark plugs are flooded. Try taking them out and cranking the motor over a few times. Should discharge the fuel in the cylinder, then burn the tips of the spark plug and wipe them clean...

illestpnoy

its a new spark plug and i blow gun the cylinder before i put it in. its still doing the same thing.

illestpnoy

yea just cranks and it sputters (looks like its gonna start). its a new spark plug and i blow gun the cylinder before i put it in. its still doing the same thing

Luded93

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When was the last time it started? Was it running okay when it was running? I know you said you have fuel but it could be residual or just not getting enough. If you haven't yet, I would check the pump just to make sure it's operating correctly.

unique03

Mine has sputtered and died a couple of times at start up. (also 97) And it takes a while to start when my fuel gets below a half of tank. I'm interested in what you find. Keep us posted.

illestpnoy

its was driving fine recently and it happen 4 days ago. i did a compression test earlier and it was 185 120 185 185 (3rd cylinder was low)

illestpnoy

ill let you know bro

Luded93

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With just one cylinder showing low compression I would still expect the car to start. It may be a little rough but it should still start.

BDM

Bad igniter?

illestpnoy

yea your right. ijust found out it has cracked ignition coil case. would it cause a weak spark? maybe my timing jumped? how to check the timing?

illestpnoy

any idea?

anduhh

its probably an electrical thing. did u mess with any wires?

q16racer

Check fuel pressure.

jagerlude

check your firing order and make sure your wires are lined up correctly i had the same problem and then i checked the wires and sure enough one of them was off.