russlan44

My 98 prelude SH keeps on stalling by it self, also very hard time to start after it stalls, when you try to start it, the started and engine turns, ill start and die right away. Car even die's on freeways and roads. I used to have this thing maybe like 2 times a month, but now its everyday. help guys

GraphiteMW

get a new main relay.

russlan44

where is it located at?, and its not trowing any codes ether

MLBZ521

iTrader: (6)

Probably wouldn't throw a code for the main relay.

It's under the dash, drive side. It's gray, but there's a few under there.. So good luck figuring out which is which! lol

Also, check your dizzy.


[Shameless Plug: If you want a main relay, I have one that I'm selling. Just let me know.]

russlan44

does the main relay have mitsubisi on it, and would the main relay fit from 4 gen vtec, i might just switch them around if they fit to see if its the problem

russlan44

what would dizzy have to do with it? and anymore information on what could it be?

saikou

MITSUBA

Not sure if they're the same, but it never hurts to try.
Try checking if they have the same part number.

russlan44

ill check tonight or tommorow get the cars in the garage, tx guys hope its the main relay

russlan44

i cant find the main relay in 5 gen prelude, can anyone tell me or has a diagram of where its at, im going to look for it more right now

jimjackson

Have you had the ignition recall done? Almost all 98s require this.

Search "honda owners link" on google. Go to the website and setup an account. It'll tell you if the recall applies to you.

russlan44

what u meen by the ignition recall? by the way it has 108K and why would most of 98 have to be done on?

TreyDM

Get the recall done!
My fiancees 97 sh prelude did the same thing and drove us nuts. I went to the nearest dealership and they said there was a recall for the ignition switch. The symptoms include hard to start, randomly dies, and hard to start after it dies.

The recall actually applies to 96-01 civic-odessey-prelude-and the cr-v.
Its a simply fix and it being a recall its done for free, just go ask.

russlan44

huh really, do i still have to have the warrenty on the car? and what is it, does anything have to be changed, lol if they do it for free i hope to make it to dealer ship

TreyDM

Its free, its a manditory recall that has to be preformed no matter what the mileage is. There is only one thing. If the Warranty has been previously void due to Salvage title or the dealership revoked the warranty cause of reasons they see fit than you must pay for it.

If the warranty was not voided... no matter what milage they have to do the recall.

And its the ignition switch located on the side of the steering column. It will take about 1 hour. You be very happy you got it done.

russlan44

how much does that thing cost, cuz my car is a salvage title, sux for me, guess ill have to do it my self

November5th

how much does that thing cost, cuz my car is a salvage title, sux for me, guess ill have to do it my self


http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/


Modified by November5th at 9:06 PM 3/15/2007

russlan44

ok, i got the whole ignition from ebay. the seller said it should work. i couldnt get it gone at a dealer because my car is salvage and they say id have to pay around $425. so my question is, can i change the plastic hardware alone, without having to swap in the entaire ignition? thanks a lot guys

godslayer

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Wow...

russlan44

guys help

russlan44

im going to start on in next week on spring brake, but i wanted to know if i can swap the back part of the ignition, cuz thats were i think the problem is, without changing the whole ignition so i can have the same key.

JoN2DaSoNz

russlan.... are you the guy with the black sh with the cross on the back?? located in the rosemont or bradshaw area???

russlan44

yeah thats me, whats up,,,,,,,, you wanna help lol

JBirch_97Prelude

Heads up, my 1997 is doing the same thing. I took it to Honda today, and they will let me know tomorrow what the problem is.

When I purchased my Prelude, the engine was blown. I swapped in a H22A and the dealer told me that stalling is a common problem in 1997 to 1999 Preludes and there were recalls about it. He also told me I no longer qualify for the recall because my car was modified!

russlan44

i bought a ignition switch and will be swapping it next week, and then i will find out if its it, and i dont want to change the whole ignition because the key will be different, all i want to switch is the back part of ignition, correct me if im right that is the only part that ill be switching cuz thats the ignition switch right

japanwings

Just replaced my ignition switch.
I had the same problem.
To my suprise i got this part for free from the honda dealer here in europe.
Only about 10-15 minutes of work for replacing it
I broke the old one open and it was burned and worn.

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