Definitive Guide To the helms Manual - Honda Prelude Forum

DudewithaLude · 12-04-2002, 11:29 PM

As you all know, the helms doesn't have an index. This can get VERY frustrating at times (whats the torq spec of the strut nuts? ah crud, gotta find where that one page is in the helms...) So I was hoping to create an index that we can all print out, and stick in the helms, or something. Just post whatever pages that you find that you use frequently

here's some to get started:

Engine
Intake Air System: 11-130
Intake Manifold: 9-2
Header: 9-3
Exhaust: 9-4 (base) 9-5 (sh)
Oil & Filter Change: 8-6
Fuel rail and injectors: 11-124
Replacing Spark plugs: 4-21
Idle Adjustment: 11-115
Valve Adjustment: 6-9
Timing Belt removal: 6-14
Fast Idle thermo valve: 11-141
Thermostat Replacement 10-7
Alternator: 4-29
Troubleshooting Malfunction Indicator Lamp (CEL): 11-36
CEL codes: 11-46
Troubleshooting Driveability Issues with NO CEL: 11:40
PGM-FI System Description (required reading, there WILL be a quiz): 11-52, 11-53
Fuel filter: 11-127
Radiator Coolant replacement 10-5
How to change the thermostat 10-7

Transmission
Bleeding the clutch hydraulic fluid: 12-6
Replacing Tranny Fluid: 13-3 (manual), 14-122 (auto)
Clutch and flywheel section: 12
Clutch release bearing installation: 12-11
Manual Transmission table of contents: 13-0
Differential Preload adjustment: 13-40
Automatic Transmission table of contents: 14-0
ATTS fluid replacement: 15-67

Brakes
Brakes table of contents: 19-0
Replacing Brake Fluid: 19-7
Parking Brake Adjustment: 19-6

Steering
Reseting the SRS light 24-22
Power Steering: 17-25

Audio
Stereo System Circuit Diagram: 23-152
Audio Unit Removal: 23-153 (Also see section 20-48)
Acoustic Feedback System plug layout: 23-156 (use this for reference when bypassing)

Suspension
Front Suspension: 18-11
Front Suspension removal/installation: 18-20
Rear Suspension: 18-24
Rear Suspension removal/installation: 18-28

Interior
Dashboard Component removal (that piece around the radio): 20-48
Glove box removal: 20-49
Center Console removal: 20-45
Rearview Mirror Removal/installation: 20-15
Troubleshooting your fuel gauge: 11-129
Reseting the SRS light 24-22

Exterior
How To Check Your Windows For Water Leaks: 20-11
Front and rear bumper removal: 20-63 to 20-69

axion68 · 12-04-2002, 11:34 PM

I'll take my index in .pdf format

helms is a bish to find what you are looking for

Hawks10 · 12-05-2002, 12:04 AM

good start...I gotta get one!!

wreckdiver · 12-05-2002, 04:43 AM

I've beem using Helms manuals for Hondas for nearly 20 years, pretty used to the way they are laid out. Got super goofed up once though. Was helping a PO member with his 96 Lude, since I have a manual for my wifes. I was looking for the wiring ID's for the ECU, having a hell of a time finding them, even with the indexes at the beginning of a section. Finally realized, the main manual is for a 95 with an update manual for the 96. Well duh, all the OBII stuff was in the 96 update manual, since that is when it started. Thought this little story might help save someone alot of wasted time down the road.

crashandburn · 12-05-2002, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DudewithaLude

Replacing Spark plugs: 4-21
Adjust Idle: 11-115
Replacing Tranny Fluid: 13-3 (manual), 14-122 (auto)
Replacing Brake Fluid: 19-7
Parking Brake Adjustment: 19-6
Valve Adjustment: 6-9
Timing Belt removal: 6-14
Intake Manifold: 9-2
Bleeding the clutch hydraul fluid:

Suspension: 18-11

Pulley Install:
Alternator: 4-29
Power Steering: ?

These are from the 97-99 Service Manual:

Bleeding the clutch hydraulic fluid: 12-6

Pulley Install:
Power Steering: 17-25

Troubleshooting Malfunction Indicator Lamp (CEL): 11-36
CEL codes: 11-46
Troubleshooting Driveability Issues with NO CEL: 11:40
PGM-FI System Description (required reading, there WILL be a quiz): 11-52, 11-53

Oil & Filter Change: 8-6 (I know how to do it but I always forget the drain bolt torque spec)

How To Check Your Windows For Water Leaks: 20-11

Hawks10 · 12-06-2002, 01:14 AM

sending it to the top so we can get more replies and maybe an FAQ!!

DudewithaLude · 12-10-2002, 10:25 PM

bump

Hawks10 · 12-11-2002, 08:50 PM

DudewithaLude · 12-26-2002, 04:58 PM

*cough*

Joon525 · 12-26-2002, 09:23 PM

I was going to do this. You beat me to it.
I'll make this a sticky and at some point put all the info into 1 post so you don't have to scroll down through posts by other people to check if something's been indexed.

Akimoto · 01-02-2003, 10:34 AM

Header: 9-3
Exhaust: 9-4 (base) 9-5 (sh)
Intake Air System: 11-130

screamer5300 · 01-08-2003, 12:54 AM

i wish you would just put the whole helms manual for the 5th gen on this post.

i know, it's illegal, lawsuit and all...

ryuryu · 01-10-2003, 07:26 PM

what do you mean 'helms'?

Whatever it is I have the Honda Prelude Shot manual..... probably won't use it until the spring

DudewithaLude · 01-10-2003, 07:37 PM

www.helmsinc.com

Joon525 · 01-14-2003, 05:41 PM

I have edited DudewithaLude's first post. I rearranged some stuff and added some entries.

y_b_lamron · 01-14-2003, 06:54 PM

Thank you for this thread!

Joon525 · 01-14-2003, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by y_b_lamron
Thank you for this thread!

I'm going to add more and maybe have it in a table format??? For now I'll keep adding more every now and then. It's tiring doing all this after a full day of work.

y_b_lamron · 01-14-2003, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joon525

I'm going to add more and maybe have it in a table format??? For now I'll keep adding more every now and then. It's tiring doing all this after a full day of work.

Well I have a pretty big project coming up at work but if I find the time I will look at it and send some your way also.

DudewithaLude · 01-14-2003, 07:53 PM

i'm too poor for big projects, but if i find i'm using a page thats not indexed, i'll put it up

sharkcohen · 02-20-2003, 08:34 PM

I need to design and build a database as my final project for my Access class. I'm going to see if the Helm would make a suitable subject. Anyone want a Helm database??? I personally have not had any problems finding things in the Helm, but if I could use my final project in this class to make something useful for people, that would be cool.

y_b_lamron · 02-20-2003, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sharkcohen
I need to design and build a database as my final project for my Access class. I'm going to see if the Helm would make a suitable subject. Anyone want a Helm database??? I personally have not had any problems finding things in the Helm, but if I could use my final project in this class to make something useful for people, that would be cool.

I would use it!

I haven't had time to do crap with the helms index.

DudewithaLude · 02-27-2003, 02:36 PM

i would use it also, it sounds like a good idea

Akimoto · 03-16-2003, 02:14 AM

I had to remove the center console today so, I'll add it since its not here.

20-45.

Keith · 04-09-2003, 08:46 PM

What about cap and rotor?

magdog79 · 05-01-2003, 09:09 AM

I'd use the Helms database.

sharkcohen,
Hey if you need help building it pm me I am a unix & database admin

Jacques · 05-12-2003, 09:51 AM

sharkcohen, did you get the database completed by chance?

Hawks10 · 06-22-2003, 11:19 AM

How bout replacing the fuel filter?

Ludatic · 06-23-2003, 03:10 AM

atts fluid replacement

15-67

DudewithaLude · 06-23-2003, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hawks10
How bout replacing the fuel filter?

its in the pgm-fi section, 11-127

achemze · 06-23-2003, 04:12 AM

access database? thats completely not portable. As i'm sure most of you do use windows, some of us dont. Besides its not the hard ... you just have to know what component system your working with ... which isnt hard.

I want to vest in the ideas of somehow transcribing the helms into a sql database and then making it searchable. I would have to commit so many other crimes in the process to make it safe that its not worth it ... but fun for my own sake anyways.

DudewithaLude · 06-23-2003, 04:22 AM

hmmm...searchable sql db...that would be fun

Ludatic · 07-07-2003, 06:02 PM

Radiator Coolant replacement 10-5

Keith · 08-04-2003, 07:20 PM

Reseting the SRS light 24-22

Keith · 09-09-2003, 05:07 PM

How to change the thermostat 10-7

Ludatic · 09-09-2003, 08:32 PM

I have actually found the radiator coolant replacement instructions in the owners manual better than the helms =-X

mrmumbels · 11-28-2003, 07:35 AM

where's the wheel bearings section?

nuro · 11-28-2003, 01:07 PM

in for later

wutitbelikewode · 07-03-2004, 11:52 AM

Have any of you guys heard of chilton?

preludejtstyle · 09-09-2004, 07:28 PM

chiltons isnt nearly as good as helms.

thats why chiltons is $15 at pepboys
and helms is $80 (full retail)

wutitbelikewode · 09-10-2004, 12:22 PM

What kind of gauges are those?

Kids01Lude · 11-16-2005, 11:40 AM

I've always looked to buy one but I can never find one on the net.

2001 Prelude SH · 01-17-2009, 12:47 PM

Wonder if anyone could help. Surfing around this site I once came across a entire shop manual for the 5th generation lude. I smartly downloaded and saved it on my laptop's hard drive which has since been replaced. I was looking to download and save the file again to my new laptop's hard drive, but I've experienced some difficulty locating the page/link which contained the information. Any assistance you may give/offer to help me find it again would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Angie04 · 02-21-2009, 09:24 AM

i can't wait to get one

boymeetsfence · 05-09-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2001 Prelude SH

Wonder if anyone could help. Surfing around this site I once came across a entire shop manual for the 5th generation lude. I smartly downloaded and saved it on my laptop's hard drive which has since been replaced. I was looking to download and save the file again to my new laptop's hard drive, but I've experienced some difficulty locating the page/link which contained the information. Any assistance you may give/offer to help me find it again would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Don't know if you ever found your answer, it's a bit late but I was using this thread to find something in the helms...
Here's the link to free d/l of the manual:
Free downloadable Honda and Acura Factory Service HELMS Manuals

brendan.cuff · 09-25-2009, 06:02 PM

Hi, im trying to disable my daytime running lights on my 99 prelude, i live in canada and dont think that the american preludes have DRL's. Can anyone tell my what section of Helms to look at as i dont have my prelude manual

Kronn 98SH · 09-26-2009, 01:45 AM

Take the bulbs out.

yargnitram · 01-17-2010, 07:27 PM

Where Do I Get Workshop Manual For My Newly Acquired Prelude 1998

pIERCE · 01-17-2010, 07:41 PM

You mean a Helms manual?

Well, you can buy them online on their website, but they are not the original prints, and do not come with all of the information that the original Helms came with however long ago.

You can find original Helms used, but that's pretty hard.

Just download on off of spoonhonda.com

yargnitram · 01-17-2010, 10:07 PM

thanks have found it,ps how do you know if your prelude is fitted with lsd its 98 japanese model type s with atts

Kronn 98SH · 01-18-2010, 12:07 AM

Seriously, stop posting in this thread.