Gas Tank Floater - Honda Prelude Forum

bkmpn2 · 05-27-2010, 08:00 PM

I have a 1999 SS Prelude, my gas gauge is not working. It will only go up 2 bars, I think the floater is stuck. Is there a way I can get to the floater without dropping the tank?

bkmpn2 · 05-27-2010, 08:27 PM

I also have another question, after reading all of this stuff about the SS preludes crapping out, how can I check the transmission? will it have a date anywhere. I have 150k miles on the car and have no idea about the tranny.

prelude1999sh · 05-27-2010, 08:57 PM

5speeds or auto?

bkmpn2 · 05-27-2010, 09:32 PM

SS = auto right?

KraserK · 05-28-2010, 12:16 AM

SS does not equal automatic it equals **** shift. A **** shift is not good and my dear god it will cost you thousands to repair if **** shift fails. I suggest you not drop the tank or anything like that I suggest you go to a mechanic.

jkoni426 · 05-28-2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KraserK

I suggest you go to a mechanic.

or u could download the helms manual and troubleshoot it yourself, while learning more about your car in the process

SpoonerTuner.com - Free downloadable Honda Acura Factory Service Manuals by HELMS

bkmpn2 · 05-28-2010, 08:00 PM

thank you jkoni426 I'll work on that this weekend see what I can figure out

KraserK · 05-28-2010, 10:04 PM

Where is my thank you? F you then.. J/K. Just please don't kill yourself that is why I said go to a mechanic.

bkmpn2 · 06-01-2010, 08:32 PM

ok, I can't figure this thing out, this manual is annoying and crappy, can someone tell me how to test the gauge so I can know if its the floater, the gauge, or a sensor, or the floater. Just need some tests to do.

TheJGB-2KTypeSH · 06-01-2010, 09:32 PM

No dropping of the tank is necessary. You can access the fuel pump, floater, and sock filter from the trunk. Remove the board covering the spare tire and you will see a metal plate bolted to the floor. That is for access to the fuel pump and related parts.