Search Results for ‘5th gen’

My 2001 prelude's power steering doesn't work when turning left but works when turning right. Power steering fluid is good with no leaks, I'm thinking it's the rack and pinion. Anyone know where to get a new one or if replacing the seals will fix it?

hey guys i’m trying to assemble my right front suspension and when i try to bolt by pitman arm to by control arm no matter which angle i threaded the bolts they refused to thread, however the other side threaded in fine without difficulty. he only way i can get the bolts to thread in is if i...

ive been looking at every where for more ideas but i think ive tried everything. If anyone can help id appreciate it alot. Since i bought my prelude the 2 fans up front haven't been working. I used the paperclip method on the switch on the thermostat housing and the fan worked so i thought that...

So I was an idiot today and driven a good distance across town with my e brake on. Needless to say my e brake doesn't work anymore and I'm just trying to figure out what I have to do to fix it, any help is welcome. Thanks

Hello everybody, I am a new prelude owner and I know to stay away from automatic 5th gens but I could not pass up on this 97 prelude with a little under 70k miles and it was garage kept. I notice a jerk however whenever I switch from park to reverse or drive and I want to be ready for when the...

Currently I'm looking on crutchfield looking for a bluetooth compatible headunit. All of the different stereos have a couple warnings: "The wiring harness does not supply connections for the rear speakers, so you'll need to run new speaker wires." "You'll need to extend the rear speaker wires...

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...