92' lude won't crank sometimes; also crazy rattling/grinding sound at about 3100 rpm

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10-03-2005, 09:05 AM

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92' lude won't crank sometimes; also crazy rattling/grinding sound at about 3100 rpm

my 92' prelude sometimes won't crank for some reason. the starter turns over but it never cranks up. i think it might be something like corrosion in the electronics or something.

ever since i can remember, there has been a rattling/grinding noise that comes out of my engine somewhere when i hit 3100 rpm. any ideas?

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10-03-2005, 09:14 AM

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Re: 92' lude won't crank sometimes; also crazy rattling/grinding sound at about 3100 rpm (BuckyWankm

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BuckyWankmaster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my 92' prelude sometimes won't crank for some reason. the starter turns over but it never cranks up. i think it might be something like corrosion in the electronics or something.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Besides making sure your connections and battery are good, the main realy is popular for the solder cracking. Symptoms are on a hot day or after running for a while the car won't start but after the engine bay has cooled some it starts fine.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BuckyWankmaster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ever since i can remember, there has been a rattling/grinding noise that comes out of my engine somewhere when i hit 3100 rpm. any ideas? </TD></TR></TABLE>

As long as it doesn't seem to affect performance, I would start checking exhaust and heat shields for any loose pieces.