hey i have a 97 honda prelude and i just finnished swaping in the jdm h22a into it but sometimes when idleing for awhile the car will shut off and sometimes when trying to start the car it will start then shut off immidatly...i wired in the tdc and the cyp crank sensor into the jdm obd1 distributer but i was left with one extra wire which is green and i didnt connect it to anything what is this wire and what does it do could this be my problem? i also just matched color to color from my obd2 harness to the obd1 distributer for the yellow with green stripe...the cars almost ready for the rode just this one problem PLEASE HELP!

 

I'm not too familiar with the wiring you're talking about, but the symptoms you've described sound like a bad ignition switch. My 97 was doing some of the same things, and I had Honda replace it (factory recall) for free. Problem solved. You should look into that....there are many members here who have discussed this situation before and usually it's been the ignition switch.

However, if anyone has any input about whether or not the wiring you've done is incorrect and may be the source of your problem, then I leave that open for anyone else's 2 cents

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by typeSwarrior &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm not too familiar with the wiring you're talking about, but the symptoms you've described sound like a bad ignition switch. My 97 was doing some of the same things, and I had Honda replace it (factory recall) for free. Problem solved. You should look into that....there are many members here who have discussed this situation before and usually it's been the ignition switch. </TD></TR></TABLE>
x2 this happend to me too, the car would shut off while driving. Had the ign switch recall done and havent had a problem since.

 

how much did it cost to have the switch replaced and is it doable at home like by a do it yourselfer or dose it have to be done by honda?

 

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Order a new one from Honda for about $40 at http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com, slhondaparts.com, etc. It is not hard to install, just remove some trim pieces, unplug some harnesses and re-install.

 

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Its fairly easy to do it yourself, but why bother, if problem exist with the ignition shutting off by itself, just get it done by your local honda dealer since its a recall. Free and Easy

 

its free for all prelude 5th gens?

 

yes its free for all 5th gens from Honda, it is afterall a recall. call the dealership and tell them your VIN they will tell u over the phone if the recall was ever performed on your car. If not schedule an appointment with them and tell them to make sure they order the part in advance (most dealerships dont stock it)
hth