Engine killing my starter - Honda Prelude Forum

blah_ha · 05-31-2009, 05:22 AM

i have replaced my starter already once not even a month later the starter died again, this has happen twice already. any clue on why its happening

G_Loc · 05-31-2009, 08:27 AM

Are these rebuilt starters from the local auto parts store?

I've had back luck with those in the beater. Usually need a new one every year or so

blah_ha · 05-31-2009, 08:33 PM

brand new starter i paid 375 for the first one with installation

G_Loc · 05-31-2009, 09:20 PM

Ok... a REAL brand new one or a remanufactured unit that looks brand new? Probably remanufactured. Since you paid someone to do it, might as well take it back and get a (hopefully) free starter

X01VTEC · 06-01-2009, 01:24 AM

whats the starter doing? any noise coming from it when you turn the key? do you still have the old starter?

and dont pay someone to install a starter... its right in front, only a couple bolts, takes about 5 mins if you include the time it takes to chug a victory beer afterwards.

blah_ha · 06-01-2009, 04:20 AM

my starter is on the bottom of the engine and i went to a shop called blc automotive, and i dont have the old one but why would they give me a remanufactured one?

the starter clicks and thats it

X01VTEC · 06-01-2009, 04:28 AM

aftermarket flywheel?

G_Loc · 06-01-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by blah_ha

my starter is on the bottom of the engine and i went to a shop called blc automotive, and i dont have the old one but why would they give me a remanufactured one?

the starter clicks and thats it

Its not on the bottom of the engine, its up front on the tranny and very easy to replace. Why would they give you a remanufactured one? Its much cheaper than a brand new one, if they're even available.

Just take it back

blah_ha · 06-01-2009, 02:09 PM

everything stock

X01VTEC · 06-01-2009, 05:33 PM

sounds like you got a poop starter... unless you got some serious electrical problems.
maybe your main relay crapped out, did you have any problems getting the car started before it finally wouldnt start at all.

check and make sure they connected the wires securely to the starter. there are 2 of them. as long as youre driving a 92 up prelude that starter will be 6 inches below the distributor and about 6 inches forward. just under the radiator hoses. it sits above the tranny and connects to the block about where you can see the engine code.... f22 h23 or h22

blah_ha · 06-01-2009, 07:45 PM

i didnt have any problems starting it i just lost speed going down the interstate and it wouldnt crank again, well i called the people and they said if is a wire then we wont replace the starter because its not the starters fault that it went bad

G_Loc · 06-01-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blah_ha

i didnt have any problems starting it i just lost speed going down the interstate and it wouldnt crank again, well i called the people and they said if is a wire then we wont replace the starter because its not the starters fault that it went bad

Wait so... your car shut off while you were driving and then wouldn't start back up? You've got other issues if that is the case

X01VTEC · 06-02-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by G_Loc

Wait so... your car shut off while you were driving and then wouldn't start back up? You've got other issues if that is the case

agreed, we are going to have to start back at the begining.... can you expand more on your symptoms. when it shut down was this the last time you changed the starter or the previous time?

G_Loc · 06-02-2009, 06:49 AM

This was about a month ago: I Got Screwed!! Need Serious Help

Same problem, right?

blah_ha · 06-02-2009, 10:12 AM

yeah same problem i replaced the starter and now this is happening,

blah_ha · 06-02-2009, 08:10 PM

Thanx for all the advice but i got the call from the shop my engine is locked, he said something bout my rod in the engine. this is the last time i am getting a prelude let alone a honda

Tee-Dot · 06-02-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blah_ha

Thanx for all the advice but i got the call from the shop my engine is locked, he said something bout my rod in the engine. this is the last time i am getting a prelude let alone a honda

So let me get this straight.

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okay i recently bought a 92 lude s automatic with 194,000 everything stock for 1500

You bought a complete beater, probably on it's last leg, and in need of either a new motor or a rebuild. Instead, you replaced the starter, thinking that would magically cure any and all problems.

Sorry, kid. You got exactly what you paid for. Don't act like this happened to you because you were victimized by the evil Honda empire and their Prelude.

petern101 · 06-02-2009, 08:19 PM

^so you blame it on an improperly maintained car?

Great logic. You do realize it's a 13-17 year old car right?

G_Loc · 06-02-2009, 08:20 PM

Oh ok, so the engine stopped running completely. You know, that would have been useful to clear up in the first post.

"O hai, I was driving, the engine cut off and had to pull over. Now it won't start"

Didn't you want to swap an H22?

Tee-Dot · 06-02-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by petern101

^so you blame it on an improperly maintained car?

Great logic. You do realize it's a 13-17 year old car right?

ahem...

Peter is talking to blah ha, not me.