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Hello, to preface I am a noob at diagnosing car issues and kind of a noob at fixing cars BUT i am learning, this issue just occurred today. I tried to start the car but there was no crank or anything. At first all the lights were on then when I tried to start, I heard a pop then a electrical...

My clutch pedal has been stuck to my floor for a couple weeks now, tried bleeding the clutch but that hasn't worked and my clutch fork doesn't seem to be moving back and forth when I engage and disengage the clutch, I also cannot change gears when the car is on but can when it is turned off. The...

Hi Everyone, I need to reset the ABS light in my daughter's '98 Prelude Base. I know why the light came on and the reason is because I had a abs wiring harness unplugged when I turned on the vehicle. I had to remove the front knuckle with the abs wire on it to replace the ball joint...

I recently got a 5th gen SH that's been sitting for about 5-6 months and got it up and running no problem, when I shift from second to third the rpm just drops around 2k and takes time to build up speed but sometimes it doesn't drop and feels good. I'm new getting into cars and been scoping out...

Hi everyone, new to this forum and am seeking some assistance. Does anyone have any knowledge about what tire size I should fit on my prelude? The wheels are gram lights 17x9+38 I have been considering anywhere from a 225/45 to a 235/40 which as of now I think is the best option for fitment. I...

Hi to everyone! My name is Matteo and I'm from Italy, I own a 5th gen Prelude 2.0i F20A4 engine, and I'm here asking for advice. I love my car, but after two years I'm thinking about an engine swap. Recently I found, near my place, an H22A5 from an other Prelude 5th gen, the engine seems to be...

I am pulling then engine on my 5th gen. what are some things i can do while the motor is out? like exterior seals and such. I want a refreshed engine without doing a complete rebuild, it doesnt need that. It burns a bit of oil and there is a leak behind the timing cover. does anyone have any...

I currently have a 2001 Type SH and im wondering how to get it tuned? I dont want any information on mods im just looking for ECU options. I know i want to keep my ATTS working. Ive heard of piggy-back ECU tunes and i think they are my best option, can anyone please give me some information on...

Hey, I'm looking to buy my first car and I'm interested in getting a 5th gen honda prelude VTI-R, I have found one in my area that appears well looked after and claims it has a very healthy engine. The only thing that bugs me is that it has 310,000kms on it. That's a lot of Ks done but is it too...

United Kingdom only. Looking for a used bonnet for a 5th gen '97 plate. COLOUR CODE: NH-583M (Silver). Colour is preferred, not required. It can be resprayed if needed. Pm me

Looking to do a 5th gen steering column swap. Looking for a swap with telescoping and tilt. Need the air bag to work. Maybe an Acura item? Any ideas or known swaps? Thanks for the help. I'm new here.

Hey guys wish I was here under happier circumstances but I'm in the dreaded all keys lost no red key situation with my 99 base model. The dealership has tried everything for 2 days and is now telling me they cannot program my new key and they dont know anybody that can, also honda has...

Yo fellow Lude Fans! I have squeezed in a reply or 2 in the past but this is my first full post with a problem, and solution. My Black 97 Prelude with 284K+ miles got battery & brake lights on the way home from work the other morning and a quick check with a meter once I got home confirmed what...

So I’m a complete newbie to the forum and I’m not sure if this should be posted here so I do apologize but I need whatever help I can get. So I have a f20b in my 5th gen and I have a bad misfiring problem on cylinder 1, I’ve cleaned FIV I’ve replaced IACV with one I know works, I thought maybe...

Hello! I'm new to the Prelude scene. My car is a BB5 1999 Honda Prelude SiR - H22A for some reason I couldn't find suspension parts, strut bars, etc for the car to start the restoration. H22A engine components are easy to find but I believe I could find the parts I need if I knew which parts...

Whats up y'all! i just fount this forum, what f gem it is! im based in the south part of sweden and probably one of few owners of a Honda Prelude 5th gen. its my second car but my first project car, it currenlty has a F20a4 enginge with 133hp in it but im looking to turboconvert it drive it...

I'm looking at buying a manual 2001 Prelude SE and I'm trying to find out if parts for the SH or Base will fit on it. Such as the flywheel, clutch, turbo kits, radiator, etc. Which car should I buy parts for because I can't find many parts SPECIFICALLY for the SE model. Please let me know :)

So ive been having a idle surge problem and i replaced the intake manifold gasket and it got somewhat better. it used to bounce from 1-5k but now its only 1 to barley under 3k. i didnt have a torque wrench so i didnt tighten those manifold bolts a lot out of fear of over torqueing. so idk if its...

I've had this prelude about a year and the engine recently blew (Age, Winter, Bad Luck). What I know is the head gasket blew and my mechanic who looked at it told me the cylinder head would need replacing. My knowledge is fairly limited but I intend to learn so my question is this: I want to...

I first have to point out that I bought my 5th gen honda prelude 2001 used. When I bought it the previous owner had lowered it quite a bit. However I do plan on raising it especially since he did not re-wire. Unfortunately, one night on a commute back home from work I hit a pot hole where I’m...