Starting laggg - Honda Prelude Forum

Jkster · 03-27-2011, 08:05 PM

hey there, i just recently replaced my clutch, flywheel, rear main seal etc......but now i have a starting issue. It takes a good 6-8 seconds for the car to start up. But once started it runs great, it just takes a while to crank over. Anyone have ideas on why it is?

drummerboy · 03-29-2011, 01:02 AM

My prelude did the same thing. your in FL, so cold weather shouldnt be an issue. Maybe low charge on the battery? or alot of electronic accessories? bad alternator? could be a few things.

Mine ended up being a combo of cold weather and too many accessories (boost controller, 4 extra gauges, hids, all aftermarket speakers, touch screen, turbo timer)

Jkster · 03-29-2011, 07:20 AM

LOL yeah, mine isnt boosted. All i have for the electronics is a 900 watt rockford fosgate amp with 10" rockford fosgate subs. But i never had a problem with the starting until i took the transmission out. It used to crank right over within 1-3 seconds. I'm guessing im gonna have to check some connections between the battery and starter. Ill do it this weekend and post what happens.

drummerboy · 03-29-2011, 05:51 PM

hmmm, the starter mounts on the transmission, maybe something didnt get hooked back up?