sunny334

ok so i just got my prelude yesterday ..its a base 1998 5spd always waned 1 so ya but ITS NOT RUNNING RIGHT PLEASE HELP ME!!

ok so some time it idles low and vtec is not kicking in .. it bags down when ever it is at about 5400 rpms but it still keeps going

was told it could be timming or catilac converter but i got the catilac converter checked its not that

check engine ligh is on to for p0170

i would really appretiate if someone atleast try to help me to find out the problem!

thanks
sunny

 

Emerson

vtec solenoid maybe? (for the vtec problem) or possibly low oil or temp

sunny334

today i tried to crank it up .. its not cranking when it does for 5 secounds its shooting out gas or some oil from exhaust

midnitebluevtec

Have u checked your ECU system, or tried getting your car dyno tunned

petern101

So you bought this prelude used and it doesn't work correctly?

If so, sounds like the previous owner had the issue and is passing it along to you.

Dynoing the car is not recommended at this point because he hasn't fixed the issue.

Whoever told you it was your catalytic converter probably doesn't know too much about hondas. Yes you could have a clogged cat but that is rare and would affect all throughout the rev range.

Judging by your knowledge, I would probably suggest going to a real mechanic with a honda background and getting this fixed or just diagnosed. We can only give you suggestions here without looking at your car.

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sunny334

yea i mean it was running ok not right but ok when i got it .. i knew it had problems with timming but didnt know the next day it wouldnt crank up and shoot oil or gas mixture from exhaust .. but yea i was just getting ideas what all can b wrong with it .. now it is kind of sounds different when u even tried to crank it up..
yea i will be getting it checked by some honda technician but i appretiate it people

dvsracergirl

the code youre throwing has to do with fuel system. check all the vaccuum tees and lines or take it to someone who can do it.

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sunny334

ok wht yall think about the ignition coil, distributor cap and rotor???