i said this before no help
when i stop at a light, my RPM will go way down close to 0 and then it'll rev up to 2000 and then to 0...after a while it will just die
occasionally when i drive the car the car will just die and the ''check engine'' light will come on but after i re-start the car, the ''check engine'' light is no longer there and the car runs normally . i left the car running for about 3 mins. when i came back the car was off
another thing is that my gas gauge will show half tank when a while ago it's 3/4 full, after while it becomes 3/4 again.
also when cruising my car will starts jerking then it dies.
sometimes, when i can sense the car is dying when idling, i just step on the gas to keep it running.
manthis problem is killing me i look like an idiot, really hope i can get some good advice real soon!

 

Sounds like you may have a TPS or fast idle sensor dead.. There is a jumper wire underneither the driver's side dash behind the climate controls, it looks like an electrical plug that isn't pluged into anything.. Next time a check engine light comes on, turn the car off (on ACC) and plug a paper clip into the two prongs (you won't shock youself, trust me). Now look up at your check engine light and watch how it blinks.. short blinks mean a number for each blink..

4 blinks = code 4
8 blinks= code 8

If it is a long blink, that means add 10..

1 long blink +3 short blinks = code 13

Get it?? Give that a try, there are up to 25 codes I think, once you get the code, we can help you out better... Good luck




[Modified by Honda318dx, 9:41 AM 10/6/2001]

 

You should really take it in and have that checked out. Sorry that its not much help, but thats all I can really tell you.

 

Sounds like your an ignition problem or timing belt could be off....could you read the codes. We can start from there..

 

On 92 and newer Preludes, the harness behind the center console exists... but not on pre-92 Preludes... You should be able to lift up the carpet in the passenger footwell, and look at the LED on the ECU... Here's a website with a little more info...

http://www.eastcoastdelsol.com/columns/view.php?id=9

 

I agree with JG. Your TPS or your fast idle sensor, it is in yout throttle body. But of course, get the codes...