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TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES

Article Text
1993 Honda Prelude
For Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95051
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Sunday, July 08, 2001 11:40AM

ARTICLE BEGINNING

GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.

ACCESSORIES & ELECTRICAL

CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC CHARGING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Loose or corroded battery Check all charging

connections system connections

Ignition circuit or switch Check and replace as

malfunction necessary
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Alternator Light Loose or worn alternator Check alternator drive
Stays On With drive belt tension and
Engine Running condition, See Belt
Adjustment in TUNE-UP
article in the
TUNE-UP section
Loose alternator wiring Check all charging
connections system connections

Short in alternator light See Indicator Warning

wiring Lights in STANDARD
INSTRUMENTS in the
ACCESSORIES &
EQUIPMENT section

Defective alternator stator See Bench Tests in

or diodes ALTERNATOR article

Defective regulator See Regulator Check in

ALTERNATOR article
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Alternator Blown fuse See WIRING DIAGRAMS
Light Stays Off
With Ignition
Switch ON

Defective alternator See Testing in

ALTERNATOR article

Defective indicator light See Indicator Warning

bulb or socket Lights in STANDARD
INSTRUMENTS in the
ACCESSORIES &
EQUIPMENT section
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Alternator Short in alternator wiring See On-Vehicle Tests
Light Stays OFF in ALTERNATOR article
With Ignition
Switch ON

Defective rectifier bridge See Bench Tests in

ALTERNATOR article
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Lights or Fuses Defective alternator wiring See On-Vehicle Tests
Burn Out in ALTERNATOR article
Frequently

Defective regulator See Regulator Check in

ALTERNATOR article

Defective battery Check and replace as

necessary
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TROUBLE SHOOTING -
Ammeter Gauge Loose or worn drive belt Check alternator drive
Shows Discharge belt tension and
condition. See Belt
Adjustment in TUNE-UP
article in the
TUNE-UP section

Defective wiring Check all wires and

wire connections

Defective alternator or See Bench Tests and

regulator On-Vehicle Tests in
ALTERNATOR article

Defective ammeter, or See Testing in

improper ammeter wiring STANDARD INSTRUMENTS
connection in the ACCESSORIES &
EQUIPMENT section
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Noisy Loose drive pulley Tighten drive pulley
Alternator attaching nut

Loose mounting bolts Tighten all alternator

mounting bolts

Worn or dirty bearings See Bearing

Replacement
ALTERNATOR article

Defective diodes or stator See Bench Test in

ALTERNATOR article
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Battery Does Loose or worn drive belt Check alternator drive
Stay Charged belt tension and
condition. See
Belt Adjustment in
appropriate TUNE-UP
article in the
TUNE-UP section

Loose or corroded battery Check all charging

connections system connections

Loose alternator connections Check all charging

system connections

Defective alternator or See On-Vehicle Tests

battery and Bench Tests in TROUBLE SHO
ALTERNATOR article

Add-on electrical accessories Install larger

exceeding alternator capacity alternator
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Battery Defective battery Check alternator
Overcharged- output and repair as
Uses Too Much necessary
Water

Defective alternator See On-Vehicle Test and

Bench Tests in
ALTERNATOR article

Excessive alternator voltage Check alternator output

and repair as necessary
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IGNITION SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

Ignition Secondary Trouble Shooting Chart

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? START: Visually inspect Spark Plug Wires, Coil Wires, ?
? Plug Wire Boots, Rotor, and Distributor Cap for ?
? signs of damage. ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
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? OK ? ? NOT OK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * To test secondary ignition ? ? * Repair or replace ?
? system, modify a Spark Plug ? ? damaged components ?
? by attaching a ground wire ? ? as necessary ?
? to the body of the plug and ? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAU
? widening the gap to 1/4-3/8".?
? Disconnect spark plug wire ?
? and insert test plug. Ground ?
? plug, crank engine, and ? TROUBLE SHOOTIN
? check for spark. ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
UAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAA?
? GOOD SPARK ? ? NO SPARK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * If plug sparks, driveability ? ? * Remove coil wire from the ?
? problem is most likely NOT ? ? distributor and attach the ?
? in the ignition system. ? ? modified spark plug. Ground ?
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? while checking for spark. ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
UAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAA?
? GOOD SPARK ? ? NO SPARK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * If plug has a good spark, ? ? * Proceed to the IGNITION ?
? the problem is in the plug ? ? PRIMARY TROUBLE SHOOTING ?
? wires, distributor cap, or ? ? CHECK CHART below in this ?
? rotor. Replace components ? ? article. ?
? as necessary. ? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAU
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Ignition Primary Trouble Shooting Chart

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? START: Visually inspect primary ignition wires for ?
? broken, frayed, split, or cut wires. Also check?
? for loose, corroded, or disconnected connectors.?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
UAAAA? UAAAAAAAA?
? OK ? ? NOT OK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * Check that battery voltage ? ? * Repair or replace damaged ?
? is at least 11.5 volts. ? ? components as necessary. ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
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? NOT OK ? ? OK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * Replace or recharge the ? ? * Check for battery voltage ?
? battery. ? ? at the positive terminal of ?
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? theSHOOTING ? Article Text (p
coil. - BASIC PROCEDURES
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? OK ? ? NOT OK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * Check air Gap of the Pick-Up ? ? * Check resistance of ballast ?
? coil in the distributor. ? ? resistor (if used) for the ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? ?
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? OK ? ? NOT OK ? ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? ?
? * Check Pick-Up coil for ? ? * Adjust or replace as ? ?
? correct resistance value. ? ? necessary. ? ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? ?
UAAAAAAAA? UAAAA? ?
? NOT OK ? ? OK ? ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? ?
? * Replace Pick-Up coil if ? ? * Check control module for ? ?
? not to specification. ? ? good ground connections. ? ?
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UAAAA? ?
? OK ? ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? ?
? * If vehicle fails to run at this point, go to ? ?
? the appropriate article in the ENGINE ? ?
? PERFORMANCE section. ? ?
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? OK ? ? NOT OK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * Check wires from the battery/? ? * Replace ballast resistor ?
? ignition switch to the coil. ? ? if the measured resistance ?
? Also check the coil primary ? ? value is not within ?
? and secondary resistance. ? ? specification. ?
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STARTER TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE SHO
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.

BASIC STARTER TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Starter Fails Dead battery or bad Check battery charge
to Operate connections between and all wires and
starter and battery connections to starter

Ignition switch faulty Adjust or replace

or misadjusted ignition switch

Open circuit between Check and repair wires

starter switch ignition and connections as
terminal on starter relay necessary

Starter relay or starter See Testing in STARTER

defective article

Open solenoid pull-in See Testing in STARTER

wire article
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Starter Does Not Weak battery or dead Charge or replace
Operate and cell battery as necessary
Headlights Dim
Loose or corroded battery Check that battery
connections connections are clean
and tight

Internal ground in See Testing in STARTER

starter windings article

Grounded starter fields See Testing in STARTERS

Armature rubbing on pole See STARTER article

shoes
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Starter Turns Starter clutch slipping See STARTER article
but Engine
Does Not Rotate
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES
Broken Article Text (p.See
clutch housing 7)1993 Honda PreludeFor
STARTER article Cadi Centre Nsk CA 9505
Pinion shaft rusted or See STARTER article
dry

Engine basic timing See Ignition Timing in

incorrect TUNE-UP article

Broken teeth on engine Replace flywheel and

flywheel check for starter pinion
gear damage
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Starter Will Not Faulty overrunning See STARTER article
Crank Engine clutch

Broken clutch housing See STARTER article

Broken flywheel teeth Replace flywheel and

check for starter pinion
gear damage

Armature shaft sheared See STARTER article

or reduction gear teeth
stripped

Weak battery Charge or replace

battery as necessary

Faulty solenoid See On-Vehicle Tests in

STARTER article

Poor grounds Check all ground

connections for
tight and clean
connections

Ignition switch faulty Adjust or replace

or misadjusted ignition switch as
necessary
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Starter Cranks Battery weak or Charge or replace
Engine Slowly defective battery as necessary

Engine overheated See ENGINE COOLING

SYSTEM article

Engine oil too heavy Check that proper

viscosity oil
is used TROUBLE SHOOTING
Poor battery-to-starter Check that all
connections between
battery and starter are
clean and tight

Current draw too low or See Bench Tests in

too high STARTER article

Bent armature, loose pole See STARTER article

shoes screws or worn
bearings

Burned solenoid contacts Replace solenoid

Faulty starter Replace starter

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Starter Engages Engine timing too far See Ignition Timing in
Engine Only advanced TUNE-UP article
Momentarily
Overrunning clutch not Replace overrunning
engaging properly clutch. See STARTER
article

Broken starter clutch See STARTER article

Broken teeth on engine Replace flywheel and

flywheel check starter pinion
gear for damage

Weak drive assembly See STARTER article

thrust spring

Weak hold-in coil See Bench Tests in

STARTER article
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Starter Drive Defective point assembly See Testing in STARTER
Will Not Engage article

Poor point assembly ground See Testing in STARTER

article

Defective pull-in coil Replace starter

solenoid
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Starter Relay Dead battery Charge or replace
Does Not Close battery as necessary
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROC
Faulty wiring Check all wiring and
connections leading to
relay

Neutral safety switch Replace neutral safety

faulty switch

Starter relay faulty Replace starter relay

Damaged engine flywheel Replace flywheel and

teeth starter pinion gear for
damage

Drive yolk return spring Replace return spring

broken or missing

Faulty ignition switch Replace ignition switch

Insufficient clearance Replace starter

between winding leads to solenoid
solenoid terminal and main
contact in solenoid

Starter clutch not Replace starter clutch

disengaging

Ignition starter switch Replace ignition switch

contacts sticking
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Starter Relay Faulty solenoid switch, Check all wiring
Operates but switch connections or between relay and
Solenoid Does Not solenoid or replace
relay or solenoid as
necessary

Broken lead or loose Repair wire or wire

soldered connections connections as
necessary
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Solenoid Plunger Weak battery Charge or replace
Vibrates When battery as necessary
Switch is Engaged
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES
Solenoid contactsArticle Text (p. 10) 1993 Honda
Clean PreludeFor
contacts or Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
corroded replace solenoid

Faulty wiring Check all wiring

leading to solenoid

Broken connections inside Repair connections or

switch cover replace solenoid

Open hold-in wire Replace solenoid

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Low Current Draw Worn brushes or weak Replace brushes or
brush springs as
necessary
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High Pitched Whine Distance too great Align starter or check
During Cranking between starter that correct starter
Before Engine pinion and flywheel and flywheel are being
Fires but Engine used
Fires and Cranks
Normally
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High Pitched Distance too small between
Whine After Engine starter pinion and flywheel
Fires With Key Flywheel runout contributes
released. Engine to the intermittent nature
Fires and Cranks
Normally
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AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT

AIR CONDITIONING TROUBLE SHOOTING

WARNING: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC AIR CONDITIONING TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Compressor Not Working u Compressor clutch circuit open.
u Compressor clutch coil inoperative.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
u Poor clutch ground connection.
u Fan belts loose.
u Thermostatic switch inoperative.
u Thermostatic switch not adjusted.
u Ambient temperature switch open.
u Superheat fuse blown.
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Excessive Noise or Vibration u Missing or loose mounting bolts.
u Bad idler pulley bearings.
u Fan belts not tightened correctly.
u Compressor clutch contacting body.
u Excessive system pressure.
u Compressor oil level low.
u Damaged clutch bearings.
u Damaged reed valves.
u Damaged compressor.
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Insufficient or No Cooling;
Compressor Working u Expansion valve inoperative.
u Heater control valve stuck open.
u Low system pressure.
u Blocked condenser fins.
u Blocked evaporator fins.
u Vacuum system leak.
u Vacuum motors inoperative.
u Control cables improperly adjusted.
u Restricted air inlet.
u Mode doors binding.
u Blower motor inoperative.
u Temperature above system capacity.
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HEATER SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available in the
section(s) you are accessing.

BASIC HEATER SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Insufficient, Erratic, TROUBLE SHO
or No Heat u Low Coolant Level
u Incorrect thermostat.
u Restricted coolant flow through
heater core.
u Heater hoses plugged.
u Misadjusted control cable.
u Sticking heater control valve.
u Vacuum hose leaking.
u Vacuum hose blocked.
u Vacuum motors inoperative.
u Blocked air inlet.
u Inoperative heater blower motor.
u Oil residue on heater core fins.
u Dirt on heater core fins.
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Too Much Heat u Improperly adjusted cables.
u Sticking heater control valve.
u No vacuum to heater control valve.
u Temperature door stuck open.
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Air Flow Changes During
Acceleration u Vacuum system leak.
u Bad check valve or reservoir.
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Air From Defroster At All
Times u Vacuum system leak.
u Improperly adjusted control cables.
u Inoperative vacuum motor.
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Blower Does Not Operate
Correctly u Blown fuse.
u Blower motor windings open.
u Resistors burned out.
u Motor ground connection loose.
u Wiring harness connections loose.
u Blower motor switch inoperative.
u Blower relay inoperative.
u Fan binding or foreign object
in housing.
u Fan blades broken or bent.
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BRAKES

BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCE
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.

BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Front end out of alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Mismatched tires Check tires sizes

Restricted brake lines

or hoses Check hose routing

Loose or malfunctioning
caliper See DISC BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM

Bent shoe or oily linings See DRUM BRAKES or

BRAKE SYSTEM

Malfunctioning rear brakes See DRUM, DISC BRAKES

or BRAKE SYSTEM

Loose suspension parts See SUSPENSION

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Noises Without
Brakes Applied Front linings worn out Replace linings

Dust or oil on drums See DRUM, DISC BRAKES

or rotors or BRAKE SYSTEM
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Noises With
Brakes Applied Insulator on outboard See DISC BRAKES or
shoe damaged BRAKE SYSTEM

Incorrect pads or linings Replace pads or linings

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Brake Rough, Chatters
or Pulsates Excessive lateral runout Check rotor runout TROUBLE SHOO
Parallelism not to
specifications Reface or replace rotor

Wheel bearings not adjusted See SUSPENSION

Rear drums out-of-round Reface or replace drums

Disc pad reversed, steel

against rotor Remove and reinstall
pad
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Excessive Pedal
Effort Malfunctioning power unit See POWER BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM

Partial system failure Check fluid and pipes

Worn disc pad or lining Replace pad or lining

Caliper piston stuck or

sluggish See DISC BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM

Master cylinder piston

stuck See MASTER CYLINDERS
or BRAKE SYSTEM

Brake fade due to incorrect

pads for linings Replace pads or linings

Linings or pads glazed Replace pads or linings

Worn drums Reface or replace drums

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Excessive Pedal
Travel Partial brake system failure Check fluid and pipes

Insufficient fluid in
master cylinder See MASTER CYLINDERS or
BRAKE SYSTEM

Air trapped in system See BRAKE BLEEDING or

BRAKE SYSTEM

Rear brakes not adjusted See Adjustments in DRUM

BRAKES or BRAKE SYSTEM

TROUBLE SHOOTING - Bent

BASICshoe
PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 15)
or lining See 1993 Honda
DRUM PreludeFor
BRAKES orCadi Centre Nsk CA 95
BRAKE SYSTEM

Plugged master cylinder cap See MASTER CYLINDERS

or BRAKE SYSTEM

Improper brake fluid Replace brake fluid

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Pedal Travel
Decreasing Compensating port plugged See MASTER CYLINDERS
or BRAKE SYSTEM
Swollen cup in master
cylinder See MASTER CYLINDERS
or BRAKE SYSTEM
Master cylinder piston
not returning See MASTER CYLINDERS
or BRAKE SYSTEM

Weak shoe retracting springs See DRUM BRAKES

BRAKE SYSTEM

Wheel cylinder piston

sticking See DRUM BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM
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Dragging
Brakes Master cylinder pistons
not returning See MASTER CYLINDERS
BRAKE SYSTEM

Restricted brake lines

or hoses Check line routing
Incorrect parking brake
adjustment See DRUM BRAKES
BRAKE SYSTEM

Parking Brake cables frozen See DRUM BRAKES

BRAKE SYSTEM

Incorrect installation of
inboard disc pad Remove and replace
correctly
Power booster output
rod too long See POWER BRAKE UNITS
BRAKE SYSTEM

Brake pedal not returning See DISC, DRUM BRAKES

freely BRAKE SYSTEM
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Brakes Grab or
Uneven Braking
Action Malfunction of combination See CONTROL VALVE or
valve BRAKE SYSTEM

Malfunction of power brake See POWER BRAKE UNITS

unit or BRAKE SYSTEM

Binding brake pedal See DISC, DRUM BRAKES

or BRAKE SYSTEM
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Pulsation or
Roughness Uneven pad wear caused by See DISC BRAKES or
caliper BRAKE SYSTEM

Uneven rotor wear See DISC BRAKES or

BRAKE SYSTEM

Drums out-of-round Reface or replace drums

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ENGINE MECHANICAL

COOLING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

COOLING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING

Radiator Fins Clogged Remove/Clean Radiator

Thermostat Stuck Closed Replace Thermostat

Clogged Cooling System

Passages Clean/Flush Cooling
TROUBLE SHO
System

Water Pump Malfunction Replace Water Pump

Fan Clutch Malfunction Replace Fan Clutch

Retarded Ignition Timing Reset Ignition Timing

Cooling Fan Malfunction Test Cooling Fan/

Circuit

Cooling Fan Motor

Malfunction Test Fan Motor

Cooling Fan Relay

Malfunction Test Fan Relay

Faulty Radiator Cap Replace Radiator Cap

Broken/Slipping Fan Belt Replace Fan Belt

Restricted Exhaust Repair Exhaust System

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Corrosion Impurities In Coolant Clean/Flush System
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Coolant Leakage Damaged hose Replace Hose

Leaky Water Pump Replace Water Pump

Damaged Radiator Seam Replace/Repair Radiator

Leaky Thermostat Cover Replace Thermostat

Cover

Cylinder Head Problem Check Head/Head Gasket

Leaky Freeze Plugs Replace Freeze Plugs

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Recovery System Inoperative
Loose and/or Defective
Radiator Cap Replace Radiator Cap

Overflow Tube Clogged

and/or Leaking Repair Tube

Recovery Bottle Vent

Restricted Clean Vent TROUBLE SHOOTIN
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No Heater Core Flow
Collapsed Heater Hose Replace Heater Hose

Plugged Heater Core Clean/Replace Heater

Core

Faulty Heater Valve Replace Heater Valve

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GASOLINE ENGINE - MECHANICAL TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC GASOLINE ENGINE - MECHANICAL TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Engine Lopes At Intake manifold-to-head Replace manifold
Idle leaks gasket, See ENGINES
Blown head gasket Replace head gasket,
See ENGINES
Worn timing gears, chain Replace gears, chain or
or sprocket sprocket
Worn camshaft lobes Replace camshaft, See
ENGINES
Overheated engine Check cooling system,
See COOLING
Blocked crankcase vent Remove restriction
valve
Leaking EGR valve Repair leak and/or
replace valve
Faulty fuel pump Replace fuel pump
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Engine Has Low Leaking fuel pump Repair leak and/or
Power replace fuel pump
Excessive piston-to-bore Install larger pistons,
clearance See ENGINES
Sticking valves or weak Check valve train
valve springs components, See ENGINES
Incorrect valve timing Reset valve timing, See
ENGINES
Worn camshaft lobes Replace camshaft, See TROUBLE SHO
ENGINES
Blown head gasket Replace head gasket.
See ENGINES.
Clutch slipping Adjust pedal and/or
replace components, See
ENGINES
Engine overheating Check cooling system,
See COOLING
Auto. Trans. pressure
regulator valve faulty Replace pressure
regulator valve
Auto. Trans. fluid level Add fluid as necessary
too low
Improper vacuum diverter
valve operation Replace vacuum diverter
valve
Vacuum leaks Inspect vacuum system
and repair as required
Leaking piston rings Replace piston rings,
See ENGINES
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Faulty High Low fuel pump volume Replace fuel pump
Speed Operation
Leaking valves or worn Replace valves and/or
springs, See ENGINES
Incorrect valve timing Reset valve timing,See
ENGINES
Intake manifold restricted Remove restriction
Worn distributor shaft Replace distributor
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Faulty Improper fuel pump stroke Remove pump and reset
Acceleration pump stroke
Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing,
See TUNE-UP
Leaking valves Replace valves, See
ENGINES
Worn fuel pump diaphragm Replace diaphragm or
or piston piston
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Intake Backfire Improper ignition timing Reset ignition timing,
See TUNE-UP
Faulty accelerator pump Replace accelerator
discharge pump
Improper choke operation Check choke and adjust
as required
Defective EGR valve Replace EGR valve
Fuel mixture too lean Reset air/fuel mixture,
See TUNE-UP TROUBLE SHOO
Choke valve initial Reset choke valve
clearance too large initial clearance
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Exhaust Backfire Vacuum leak Inspect and repair
vacuum system
Faulty vacuum diverter Replace vacuum diverter
valve valve
Faulty choke operation Check choke and adjust
as required
Exhaust system leak repair exhaust system
leak
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Engine Ignition timing too far Reset ignition timing,
Detonation advanced See TUNE-UP
Faulty ignition system Check ignition timing,
See TUNE-UP
Spark plugs loose or Retighten or replace
faulty plugs
Fuel delivery system Inspect lines, pump and
clogged filter for clog
EGR valve inoperative Replace EGR valve
PCV system inoperative Inspect and/or replace
hoses or valve
Vacuum leaks Check vacuum system and
repair leaks
Excessive combustion
chamber deposits Remove built-up
deposits
Leaking, sticking or Inspect and/or replace
broken valves valves
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External Oil Fuel pump improperly seated Remove pump, replace
Leakage or worn gasket gasket and seat
properly
Oil pan gasket broken or Straighten pan and
pan bent replace gasket
Timing chain cover gasket Replace timing chain
broken cover gasket
Rear main oil seal worn Replace rear main oil
seal
Oil pan drain plug not Remove and reinstall
seated properly drain plug
Camshaft bearing drain Remove restriction
hole blocked
Oil pressure sending Remove and reinstall
switch leaking sending switch
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Excessive Oil Worn valve stems or guides TROUBLE
Replace stems or SHOOTING - BASIC
Consumption guides, See ENGINES
Valve "O" ring seals Replace "O" ring seals,
damaged See ENGINES
Plugged oil drain back holes Remove restrictions
Improper PCV valve Replace PCV valve
operation
Engine oil level too high Remove excess oil
Engine oil too thin Replace thicker oil
Valve stem oil deflectors Replace oil deflectors
damaged
Incorrect piston rings Replace piston rings,
See ENGINES
Piston ring gaps not Reinstall piston rings,
staggered See ENGINES
Insufficient piston ring Replace rings, See
tension ENGINES
Piston ring grooves or oil Replace piston rings,
return slots clogged See ENGINES
Piston rings sticking in Replace piston rings,
grooves See ENGINES
Piston ring grooves Replace piston and
excessively worn rings, See ENGINES
Compression rings installed Replace compression
upside down rings correctly, See
ENGINES
Worn or scored cylinder Rebore cylinders or
walls replace block
Mismatched oil ring Replace oil ring
expander and rail expander and rail, See
ENGINES
Intake gasket dowels too Replace intake gasket
long dowels
Excessive main or connecting Replace main or
rod bearing clearance connecting rod
bearings, See ENGINES
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No Oil Pressure Low oil level Add oil to proper level
Oil pressure sender or Replace sender or gauge
gauge broken
Oil pump malfunction Remove and overhaul oil
pump, See ENGINES
Oil pressure relief valve Remove and reinstall
sticking valve
Oil pump passages blocked Overhaul oil pump, See
ENGINES
Oil pickup screen or tube remove restriction
blocked
Loose oil inlet tube TROUBLE
Tighten oil inlet tube SHOOTING -
Loose camshaft bearings Replace camshaft
bearings, See ENGINES
Internal leakage at oil Replace block or
passages cylinder head
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Low Oil Pressure Low engine oil level Add oil to proper level
Engine oil too thin Remove and replace with
thicker oil
Excessive oil pump Reduce oil pump
clearance clearance, See ENGINES
Oil pickup tube or screen Remove restrictions
blocked
Main, rod or cam bearing Replace bearing to
clearance excessive reduce clearance, See
ENGINES
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High Oil Improper grade of oil Replace with proper oil
Pressure Oil pressure relief valve Eliminate binding
stuck closed
Oil pressure sender or Replace sender or gauge
gauge faulty
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Noisy Main Inadequate oil supply Check oil delivery to
Bearings main bearings
Excessive main bearing Replace main bearings,
clearance See ENGINES
Excessive crankshaft end Replace crankshaft, See
play ENGINES
Loose flywheel or torque Tighten attaching bolts
converter
Loose or damaged vibration Tighten or replace
damper vibration damper
Crankshaft journals Re-grind crankshaft
out-of-round journals
Excessive belt tension Loosen belt tension
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Noisy Connecting Excessive bearing clearance Replace bearing, See
Rods or missing bearing ENGINES
Crankshaft rod journal Re-grind crankshaft
out-of-round journal
Misaligned connecting rod Remove rod or cap and
or cap realign
Incorrectly tightened rod Remove and re-tighten
bolts rod bolts
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Noisy Pistons Excessive piston-to-bore Install larger pistons,
and Rings clearance See ENGINES
Bore tapered or out-of-round Rebore block TROUBLE SHOO
Piston ring broken Replace piston rings,
See ENGINES
Piston pin loose or seized Replace piston pin, See
ENGINES
Connecting rods misaligned Realign connecting rods
Ring side clearance too Replace with larger or
loose or tight smaller rings
Carbon build-up on piston Remove carbon
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Noisy Valve Worn or bent push rods Replace push rods, See
Train ENGINES
Worn rocker arms or bridged Replace push rods, See
pivots ENGINES
Dirt or chips in valve Remove lifters and
lifters remove dirt/chips
Excessive valve lifter Replace valve lifters,
leak-down See ENGINES
Valve lifter face worn Replace valve lifters,
See ENGINES
Broken or cocked valve replace or reposition
springs springs
Too much valve stem-to-guide Replace valve guides,
clearance See ENGINES
Valve bent Replace valve, See
ENGINES
Loose rocker arms Retighten rocker arms,
See ENGINES
Excessive valve seat Reface valve seats, See
run-out ENGINES
Missing valve lock Install new valve lock
Excessively worn camshaft Replace camshaft, See
lobes ENGINES
Plugged valve lifter oil Eliminate restriction
holes or replace lifter
Faulty valve lifter check Replace lifter check
ball ball, See ENGINES
Rocker arm nut installed Remove and reinstall
upside down correctly
Valve lifter incorrect for Remove and replace
engine valve lifters
Faulty push rod seat or Replace plunger or push
lifter plunger rod
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Noisy Valves Improper valve lash Re-adjust valve lash,
See ENGINES
Worn or dirty valve lifters Clean and/or replace
lifters
Worn valve guides TROUBLE
Replace valve SHOOTING - BASI
guides,
See ENGINES
Excessive valve seat or Reface seats or valve
face run-out face
Worn camshaft lobes Replace camshaft, See
ENGINES
Loose rocker arm studs Re-tighten rocker arm
studs, See ENGINES
Bent push rods Replace push rods, See
ENGINES
Broken valve springs Replace valve springs,
See ENGINES
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Burned,Sticking Weak valve springs or Replace valves and/or
or Broken Valves warped valves springs, See ENGINES
Improper lifter clearance Re-adjust clearance or
replace lifters
Worn guides or improper Replace valve guides,
guide clearance See ENGINES
Out-of-round valve seats Re-grind valve seats
or improper seat width
Gum deposits on valve Remove deposits
stems, seats or guides
Improper spark timing Re-adjust spark timing
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Broken Undersize pistons Replace with larger
Pistons/Rings pistons, See ENGINES
Wrong piston rings Replace with correct
rings, See ENGINES
Out-of-round cylinder bore Re-bore cylinder bore
Improper connecting rod Remove and realign
alignment connecting rods
Excessively worn ring Replace pistons, See
grooves ENGINES
Improperly assembled Re-assemble pin-to
piston pins -piston, See ENGINES
Insufficient ring gap Install new rings, See
clearance ENGINES
Engine overheating Check cooling system
Incorrect ignition timing Re-adjust ignition
timing, See TUNE-UP
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Excessive Leaks at manifold to Replace manifold or
Exhaust Noise head, or to pipe pipe gasket
Exhaust manifold Replace exhaust
cracked or broken manifold, See ENGINES
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TROUBLE SHOO
ENGINE PERFORMANCE

CARBURETOR TROUBLE SHOOTING:

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC COLD START SYMPTOMS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Choke linkage bent Check linkage, see

FUEL SYSTEM
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Engine Starts, Choke vacuum kick setting Check setting and
Then Dies too wide adjust see, FUEL
SYSTEMS

Fast idle RPM too low Reset RPM to specif-

ication, see TUNE-UP

Fast idle cam index Reset fast idle cam

incorrect index, see FUEL
SYSTEMS

Vacuum leak Inspect vacuum

system for leaks

Low fuel pump outlet Repair or replace

pump, see FUEL
SYSTEMS

Low carburetor fuel level Check float setting

see FUEL SYSTEM
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Engine Quits Choke vacuum kick setting Reset vacuum kick
Under Load incorrect setting,see FUEL
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 26)1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
SYSTEMS
Fast idle cam index Reset fast idle cam
incorrect index, see FUEL
SYSTEM

Incorrect hot fast idle Reset fast idle RPM,

speed RPM see TUNE-UP
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Engine Starts, Choke vacuum kick set too Reset vacuum kick,
Runs Up,Then narrow see FUEL SYSTEMS
Idles, Slowly
With Black Smoke Fast idle cam index Reset fast idle cam
incorrect index, see FUEL
SYSTEMS

Hot fast idle RPM too low Reset fast idle RPM,
see TUNE-UP
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BASIC HOT START SYMPTOMS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Engine Won't Engine flooded Allow fuel to
Start evaporate
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BASIC COLD ENGINE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Fast idle RPM incorrect Reset fast idle RPM,

see TUNE-UP

Fast idle cam index Reset fast idle cam

incorrect see FUEL SYSTEMS
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Acceleration Sag Defective choke control Replace choke
or Stall switch control switch

Choke vacuum kick setting Reset choke vacuum

incorrect kick see, FUEL
SYSTEMS
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC P
Float level incorrect Adjust float level,
(too low) FUEL SYSTEMS

Accelerator pump defective Repair or replace

pump see FUEL
SYSTEMS

Secondary throttles not Inspect lockout

closed adjustment,see FUEL
SYSTEMS
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Sag or Stall Defective choke control Replace choke
After Warmup switch control switch, see
FUEL SYSTEMS

Defective accelerator pump Replace pump, see

FUEL SYSTEMS

Float level incorrect Adjust float level,

(too low) see FUEL SYSTEMS
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Backfiring & Plugged heat crossover Remove restriction
Black Smoke system
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BASIC WARM ENGINE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Hesitation With Vacuum leak Inspect vacuum lines
Small Amount of
Gas Pedal Movement
Accelerator pump weak or Replace pump, see
inoperable FUEL SYSTEMS

Float level setting too low Reset float level,

see,FUEL SYSTEMS

Metering rods sticking or Inspect and/or

binding replace rods, see
FUEL SYSTEMS

Carburetor idle or transfer Inspect system and

system plugged remove restriction

Frozen or binding heated air Inspect heated air

inlet door for binding
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TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 28)1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
Hesitation With Defective accelerator pump Replace pump, see
Heavy Gas Pedal FUEL SYSTEMS
Movement

Metering rod carrier Remove restriction

sticking or binding

Large vacuum leak Inspect vacuum

system and repair
leak

Float level setting too Reset float level,

low see FUEL SYSTEMS

Defective fuel pump, lines Inspect pump, lines

or filter and filter

Air door setting incorrect Adjust air door

setting, see FUEL
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DIESEL ENGINE TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

NOTE: Diesel engines mechanical diagnosis is the same as gasoline

engines for items such as noisy valves, bearings, pistons,
etc. The following trouble shooting covers only items
pertaining to diesel engines.

BASIC DIESEL ENGINE TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Engine Won't Bad battery connections Check connections
Crank or dead batteries and/or replace
batteries
Bad starter connections Check connections
or bad starter and/or replace
batteries
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Engine Cranks Bad battery connections Check connections TROUBLE SHO
Slowly, Won't or dead batteries and/or replace
Start batteries
Engine oil too heavy Replace engine oil
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Engine Cranks Glow plugs not functioning Check glow plug system,
Normally, But see FUEL SYSTEMS
Will Not Start Glow plug control not Check controller, see
functioning FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel not injected into Check fuel injectors,
cylinders see FUEL SYSTEMS
No fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery
system
Fuel filter blocked Replace fuel filter
Fuel tank filter blocked Replace fuel tank
filter
Fuel pump not operating Check pump operation
and/or replace pump
Fuel return system blocked Inspect system and
remove restriction
No voltage to fuel solenoid Check solenoid and
connections
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Incorrect injection pump Re-adjust pump timing,
timing see FUEL SYSTEMS
Low compression Check valves, pistons,
rings, see ENGINES
Injection pump malfunction Inspect and/or replace
injection pump
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Engine Starts, Incorrect slow idle Reset idle adjustment,
Won't Idle adjustment see TUNE-UP
Fast idle solenoid Check solenoid and
malfunctioning connections
Fuel return system blocked Check system and remove
restrictions
Glow plugs go off too soon See glow plug diagnosis
in FUEL SYSTEMS
Injection pump timing Reset pump timing, see
incorrect FUEL SYSTEMS
No fuel to injection pump Check fuel delivery
system
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Low compression Check valves, piston,
rings, see ENGINES
Injection pump malfunction Replace injection pump,
see FUEL SYSTEMSTROUBLE SHOOTING
Fuel solenoid closes in RUN Check solenoid and
position connections
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Engines Starts/ Incorrect slow idle Reset slow idle, see
Idles Rough W/out adjustment TUNE-UP
Smoke or Noise Injection line fuel leaks Check lines and
connections
Fuel return system blocked Check lines and
connections
Air in fuel system Bleed air from system
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Injector nozzle malfunction Check nozzles, see
FUEL SYSTEMS
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Engines Starts Injection pump timing Reset pump timing, see
and Idles Rough incorrect FUEL SYSTEMS
W/out Smoke or Engine not fully broken in Put more miles on
Noise, But Clears engine
After Warm-Up Air in system Bleed air from system
Injector nozzle malfunction Check nozzles, see
FUEL SYSTEMS
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Engine Idles Blocked fuel filter Replace fuel filter
Correctly, Injection pump timing Reset pump timing, see
Misfires Above incorrect FUEL SYSTEMS
Idle Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
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Engine Won't Fast idle adjustment Reset fast idle, see
Return To Idle incorrect TUNE-UP
Internal injection pump Replace injection pump,
malfunction see FUEL SYSTEMS
External linkage binding Check linkage and
remove binding
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Fuel Leaks On Loose or broken fuel line Check lines and
Ground connections
Internal injection pump Replace injection pump,
seal leak see FUEL SYSTEMS
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Cylinder Injector nozzles sticking Test injectors, see
Knocking Noise open FUEL SYSTEMS
Very low nozzle opening Test injectors and/or
pressure replace
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Loss of Engine Restricted air intake Remove restriction
Power EGR valve malfunction TROUBLE SHOOTING -
Replace EGR valve
Blocked or damaged exhaust Remove restriction
system and/or replace
components
Blocked fuel tank filter Replace filter
Restricted fuel filter Remove restriction
and/or replace filter
Block vent in gas cap Remove restriction
and/or replace cap
Tank-to-injection pump fuel Check fuel lines and
supply blocked connections
Blocked fuel return system Remove restriction
Incorrect or contaminated Replace fuel
fuel
Blocked injector nozzles Check nozzle for
blockage, see FUEL
SYSTEMS
Low compression Check valves, rings,
pistons, see ENGINES
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Loud Engine Basic timing incorrect Reset timing, see
Noise With Black FUEL SYSTEMS
Smoke EGR valve malfunction Replace EGR valve
Internal injection pump Replace injection pump,
malfunction see FUEL SYSTEMS
Incorrect injector pump Check pressure, see
housing pressure FUEL SYSTEMS
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Engine Cooling system leaks Check cooling system
Overheating and repair leaks
Belt slipping or damaged Check tension and/or
replace belt
Thermostat stuck closed Remove and replace
thermostat, see
ENGINE COOLING
Head gasket leaking Replace head gasket
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Oil Light on at Low oil pump pressure Check oil pump
Idle operation, see ENGINES
Oil cooler or line Remove restriction
restricted and/or replace cooler
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Engine Won't Injector pump fuel solenoid Remove and check
Shut Off does not return fuel valve solenoid and replace
to OFF position if needed
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VACUUM PUMP DIAGNOSIS

Excessive Noise Loose pump-to-drive Tighten screws TROUBLE SHOOTING

assembly screws
Loose tube on pump assembly Tighten tube
Valves not functioning Replace valves
properly

Oil Leakage Loose end plug Tighten end plug

Bad seal crimp Remove and re-crimp
seal
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FUEL INJECTION TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC FUEL INJECTION TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Engine Won't Cold start valve inoperative Test valve and
Start (Cranks circuit
Normally)
Poor connection;vacuum or Check vacuum and
wiring electrical
connections

Contaminated fuel Test fuel for water

or alcohol

Defective fuel pump relay Test relay and

or circuit wiring

Battery too low Charge and test

battery

Low fuel pressure Test pressure regul-

ator and fuel pump,
check for restricted
lines and filters

No distributor reference Repair ignition

pulses system as necessary
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BA
Open coolant temperature Test sensor and
sensor circuit wiring

Shorted W.O.T. switch in Disconnect W.O.T.

T.P.S. switch, engine
should start

Defective ECM Replace ECM

Fuel tank residual pressure Test for fuel

valve leaks pressure drop after
shut down
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Hard Starting Disconnected hot air tube Reconnect tube and
to air cleaner test control valve

Defective Idle Air Control Test valve operation

(IAC) valve and circuit

Shorted, open or misadjusted Test and adjust or

T.P.S. replace T.P.S.

EGR valve open Test EGR valve and

control circuit

Poor Oxygen sensor signal Test for shorted or

circuit

Incorrect mixture from PCV Test PCV for flow,

system check sealing of oil
filter cap
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Poor High Speed Low fuel pump volume Faulty pump or
Operation restricted fuel
lines or filters

Poor MAP sensor signal Test MAP sensor,

vacuum hose and
wiring

Poor Oxygen sensor signal Test for shorted or

open sensor or
circuit

Open coolant temperature Test sensor and

sensor circuit wiring

TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES

Faulty Article Text (p. 34)1993
ignition operation Honda
Check PreludeFor
wires forCadi Centre Nsk CA 95
cracks or poor con-
nections, test
secondary voltage
with oscilloscope

Contaminated fuel Test fuel for water

or alcohol

Intermittent ECM ground Test ECM ground

connection for
resistance

Restricted air cleaner Replace air cleaner

Restricted exhaust system Test for exhaust

manifold back
pressure

Poor MAF sensor signal Check leakage

between sensor and
manifold

Poor VSS signal If tester for ALCL

hook-up is available
check that VSS
reading matches
speedometer
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Ping or Knock on Poor Knock sensor signal Test for shorted or
Acceleration open sensor or
circuit

Poor Baro sensor signal Test for shorted or

open sensor or
circuit

Improper ignition timing See VEHICLE EMISSION

CONTROL LABEL (where
applicable)

Check for engine Low coolant, loose

overheating problems belts or electric
cooling fan
inoperative
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NOTE: For additional electronic fuel injection trouble shooting

information, see the appropriate article in the ENGINE TROUBLE SHOOTING
PERFORMANCE section (not all vehicles have Computer Engine
Control articles). Information is provided there for
diagnosing fuel system problems on vehicles with electronic
fuel injection.

IGNITION SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

Ignition Secondary Trouble Shooting Chart

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? START: Visually inspect Spark Plug Wires, Coil Wires, ?
? Plug Wire Boots, Rotor, and Distributor Cap for ?
? signs of damage. ?
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? OK ? ? NOT OK ?
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? * To test secondary ignition ? ? * Repair or replace ?
? system, modify a Spark Plug ? ? damaged components ?
? by attaching a ground wire ? ? as necessary ?
? to the body of the plug and ? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAU
? widening the gap to 1/4-3/8".?
? Disconnect spark plug wire ?
? and insert test plug. Ground ?
? plug, crank engine, and ?
? check for spark. ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAA?
? GOOD SPARK ? ? NO SPARK ?
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? * If plug sparks, driveability ? ? * Remove coil wire from the ?
? problem is most likely NOT ? ? distributor and attach the ?
? in the ignition system. ? ? modified spark plug. Ground ?
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? while checking for spark. ?
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TROUBLE SHOOTING -
UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
UAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAA?
? GOOD SPARK ? ? NO SPARK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * If plug has a good spark, ? ? * Proceed to the IGNITION ?
? the problem is in the plug ? ? PRIMARY TROUBLE SHOOTING ?
? wires, distributor cap, or ? ? CHECK CHART below in this ?
? rotor. Replace components ? ? article. ?
? as necessary. ? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAU
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Ignition Primary Trouble Shooting Chart

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? START: Visually inspect primary ignition wires for ?
? broken, frayed, split, or cut wires. Also check?
? for loose, corroded, or disconnected connectors.?
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UAAAA? UAAAAAAAA?
? OK ? ? NOT OK ?
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? * Check that battery voltage ? ? * Repair or replace damaged ?
? is at least 11.5 volts. ? ? components as necessary. ?
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UAAAAAAAA? UAAAA?
? NOT OK ? ? OK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * Replace or recharge the ? ? * Check for battery voltage ?
? battery. ? ? at the positive terminal of ?
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UAAAA? UAAAAAAAA?
? OK ? ? NOT OK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * Check air Gap of the Pick-Up ? ? * Check resistance of ballast ?
? coil in the distributor. ? ? resistor (if used) for the ?
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? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAU
UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? ?
UAAAA? UAAAAAAAA? ?
? OK ? ? NOT OK ? ? TROUBLE SHO
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? ?
? * Check Pick-Up coil for ? ? * Adjust or replace as ? ?
? correct resistance value. ? ? necessary. ? ?
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UAAAAAAAA? UAAAA? ?
? NOT OK ? ? OK ? ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? ?
? * Replace Pick-Up coil if ? ? * Check control module for ? ?
? not to specification. ? ? good ground connections. ? ?
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UAAAA? ?
? OK ? ?
AAAAAU ?
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? * If vehicle fails to run at this point, go to ? ?
? the appropriate article in the ENGINE ? ?
? PERFORMANCE section. ? ?
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UAAAA? UAAAAAAAA?
? OK ? ? NOT OK ?
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UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
? * Check wires from the battery/? ? * Replace ballast resistor ?
? ignition switch to the coil. ? ? if the measured resistance ?
? Also check the coil primary ? ? value is not within ?
? and secondary resistance. ? ? specification. ?
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STARTER TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC STARTER TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Starter Fails Dead battery or bad Check battery charge TROUBLE SHOO
to Operate connections between and all wires and
starter and battery connections to starter

Ignition switch faulty Adjust or replace

or misadjusted ignition switch

Open circuit between Check and repair wires

starter switch ignition and connections as
terminal on starter relay necessary

Starter relay or starter See Testing in STARTER

defective article

Open solenoid pull-in See Testing in STARTER

Internal ground in See Testing in STARTER

starter windings article

Grounded starter fields See Testing in STARTERS

Armature rubbing on pole See STARTER article

shoes
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Starter Turns Starter clutch slipping See STARTER article
but Engine
Does Not Rotate
Broken clutch housing See STARTER article

Pinion shaft rusted or See STARTER article

dry

Engine basic timing See Ignition Timing in

incorrect TUNE-UP article

Broken teeth on engine Replace flywheel and

flywheel check for starter pinion
gear damage
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Starter Will Not Faulty overrunning See STARTER article
Crank Engine clutch TROUBLE SHOOTIN
Broken clutch housing See STARTER article

Broken flywheel teeth Replace flywheel and

check for starter pinion
gear damage

Armature shaft sheared See STARTER article

or reduction gear teeth
stripped

Weak battery Charge or replace

battery as necessary

Faulty solenoid See On-Vehicle Tests in

STARTER article

Poor grounds Check all ground

connections for
tight and clean
connections

Ignition switch faulty Adjust or replace

Engine overheated See ENGINE COOLING

SYSTEM article

Engine oil too heavy Check that proper

viscosity oil
is used

Poor battery-to-starter Check that all

connections between
battery and starter are
clean and tight

Current draw too low or See Bench Tests in

too high STARTER article

Bent armature, loose pole See STARTER article

shoes screws or worn
bearings
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 40)1993 Hon
Burned solenoid contacts Replace solenoid

Faulty starter Replace starter

Broken starter clutch See STARTER article

Broken teeth on engine Replace flywheel and

flywheel check starter pinion
gear for damage

Weak drive assembly See STARTER article

thrust spring

Weak hold-in coil See Bench Tests in

STARTER article
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Starter Drive Defective point assembly See Testing in STARTER
Will Not Engage article

Poor point assembly ground See Testing in STARTER

article

Defective pull-in coil Replace starter

solenoid
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Starter Relay Dead battery Charge or replace
Does Not Close battery as necessary

Faulty wiring Check all wiring and

connections leading to
relay

Neutral safety switch Replace neutral safety

faulty switch

Starter relay faulty Replace starter relay

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Starter Drive Starter motor loose on Tighten starter
Will Not mountings attach bolts
Disengage
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC
Worn PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 41)
drive end bushing See 1993 Honda PreludeFor
STARTER article Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
Damaged engine flywheel Replace flywheel and
teeth starter pinion gear for
damage

Drive yolk return spring Replace return spring

broken or missing

Faulty ignition switch Replace ignition switch

Insufficient clearance Replace starter

between winding leads to solenoid
solenoid terminal and main
contact in solenoid

Starter clutch not Replace starter clutch

disengaging

Ignition starter switch Replace ignition switch

Broken lead or loose Repair wire or wire

soldered connections connections as
necessary
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Solenoid Plunger Weak battery Charge or replace
Vibrates When battery as necessary
Switch is Engaged
Solenoid contacts Clean contacts or
corroded replace solenoid

Faulty wiring Check all wiring

leading to solenoid

Broken connections inside Repair connections or

switch cover replace solenoid

Open hold-in wire Replace solenoid

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Low Current Draw Worn brushes or weak Replace brushes or
brush springs as
necessary TROUBLE SHOOTIN
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High Pitched Whine Distance too great Align starter or check
During Cranking between starter that correct starter
Before Engine pinion and flywheel and flywheel are being
Fires but Engine used
Fires and Cranks
Normally
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High Pitched Distance too small between
Whine After Engine starter pinion and flywheel
Fires With Key Flywheel runout contributes
released. Engine to the intermittent nature
Fires and Cranks
Normally
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TUNE-UP TROUBLE SHOOTING - GAS ENGINE VEHICLES

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC SPARK PLUG TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTS

Gap tolerance not changed No Action

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Cold Fouling or Overrich air/fuel mixture Adjust air/fuel
Carbon Deposits mixture, see ENGINE
PERFORMANCE section

Faulty choke Replace choke

assembly, see ENGINE
PERFORMANCE section

Clogged air filter Clean and/or replace

air filter
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC P
Incorrect idle speed or Reset idle speed and/
dirty carburetor or clean carburetor

Faulty ignition wires Replace ignition

wiring

Prolonged operation Shut engine off

at idle during long idle

Sticking valves or worn Check valve train

valve guide seals
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Wet Fouling Worn rings and pistons Install new rings and
or Oil Deposits pistons

Excessive cylinder wear Rebore or replace

block

Excessive valve guide Worn or loose bearing

clearance
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Gap Bridged Deposits in combustion Clean combustion
chamber becoming fused chamber of deposits
to electrode
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Blistered Engine overheating Check cooling system
Electrode
Wrong type of fuel Replace with correct
fuel

Loose spark plugs Retighten spark plugs

Over-advanced ignition Reset ignition timing

timing see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
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Pre-Ignition or Incorrect type of fuel Replace with correct
Melted Electrodes fuel

Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing

see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Burned valves Replace valves

Engine Overheating Check cooling system

Wrong type of spark plug, Replace with correct

too hot spark plug, see
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 44) 1993 Honda
ENGINE PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
PERFORMANCE
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Chipped Severe detonation Check for over-
Insulators advanced timing or
combustion

Improper gapping Re-gap spark plugs

procedure
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Rust Colored Additives in unleaded Try different fuel
Deposits fuel brand
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Water In Combus- Blown head gasket or Repair or replace
tion Chamber cracked head head or head gasket
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NOTE: Before diagnosing an electronic ignition system, ensure that

all wiring is connected properly between distributor, wiring
connector and spark plugs. Ignition problem will show up
either as: Engine Will Not Start or Engine Runs Rough.

BASIC ELECTRONIC IGNITION TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTS

Open circuit between Repair circuit

bulkhead connector and
ignition switch

Open circuit between Repair circuit

ignition switch and
starter solenoid
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Engine Runs Fuel lines leaking or Tighten fitting,
Rough clogged remove restriction

Initial timing incorrect Reset ignition timing

see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Centrifugal advance Repair distributor

malfunction advance

Defective spark plugs or Replace plugs or plug

wiring wiring
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Component Failure Spark arc-over on cap, Replace cap, rotor or
rotor or coil or coil

Defective pick-up coil Replace pick-up coil

Defective ignition coil Replace ignition coil

Defective vacuum unit Replace vacuum unit

Defective control module Replace control module

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BASIC ELECTRONIC IGNITION TROUBLE SHOOTING

CHARTS - USING OSCILLOSCOPE PATTERNS
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Firing Voltage Retarded ignition timing Reset ignition
Lines are the Same, timing, see ENGINE
but Abnormally High PERFORMANCE section

Fuel mixture too lean Readjust carburetor,

see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

High resistance in coil Replace coil wire

wire

Corrosion in coil tower Clean and/or replace

terminal coil

Corrosion in distributor Clean and/or replace

coil terminal distributor cap
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Firing Voltage Fuel mixture too rich Readjust carburetor,
Lines are the Same see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
but Abnormally Low
Breaks in coil wire causing Replace coil wire
arcing

Cracked coil tower causing Replace coil

arcing

Low coil output Replace coil

Low engine compression Determine cause and

repair
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One or More, But Carburetor idle mixture Readjust carburetor, TROUBLE SHO
Not All Firing not balanced see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Voltage Lines are
Higher Than Others EGR valve stuck open Clean and/or replace
valve

High resistance in spark Replace spark plug

plug wires wires

Cracked or broken spark Replace spark plugs

plug insulator

Intake vacuum leak Repair leak

Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs

Corroded spark plug Replace spark plugs

terminals
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One or More, But Curb idle mixture not Readjust carburetor,
Not All Firing balanced see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Voltage Lines Are
Lower Than Others Breaks in plug wires Replace plug wires
causing arcing

Cracked coil tower causing Replace coil

arcing

Low compression Determine cause and

repair

Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs

Corroded spark plugs Replace spark plugs

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Cylinders Not Cracked distributor cap Replace distributor
Firing terminals cap

Shorted spark plug wire Determine cause and

repair

Mechanical problem in Determine cause and

engine repair

Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs

Spark plugs fouled Replace spark plugs

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BASIC DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Hard Starting Binding carburetor linkage Eliminate binding

Binding choke linkage Eliminate binding

Binding choke piston Eliminate binding

Restricted choke vacuum Check vacuum lines

for blockage

Worn or dirty needle valve Clean carburetor, see

and seat ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Float sticking Readjust or replace

float see the ENGINE
PERFORMANCE section

Incorrect choke adjustment Reset choke adjustment

see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Defective coil Replace coil

Improper spark plug gap Regap spark plugs

Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing

see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
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Detonation Over-advanced ignition Reset ignition timing
timing see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs

Fuel lines clogged Clean fuel lines

EGR system malfunction Check and repair EGR

system

PCV system malfunction Repair PCV system

Vacuum leaks Check and repair

vacuum system

Loose fan belts Tighten or replace

fan belts, see ENGINE
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 48) 1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
PERFORMANCE
Restricted airflow Remove restriction

Vacuum advance malfunction Check distributor

operation
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Dieseling Binding carburetor linkage Eliminate binding

Binding throttle linkage Eliminate blinding

Binding choke linkage or Eliminate binding

fast idle cam

Defective idle solenoid Replace idle solenoid

see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Improper base idle speed Reset idle speed, see

see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing

see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Incorrect idle mixture Reset idle mixture,

setting see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
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Faulty Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing
Acceleration see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Engine cold and choke too Adjust choke and

lean allow engine to warm-
up

Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs

Defective coil Replace coil

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Faulty Low Speed Clogged idle transfer slots Clean idle transfer
Operation slots, see FUEL

Restricted idle air bleeds Disassemble and clean

and passages carburetor, see FUEL

Clogged air cleaner Replace air filter

Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs

Defective ignition wires Replace ignition wire

see ENGINETROUBLE SHOOTING - BASI
PERFORMANCE
Defective distributor cap Replace distributor
cap
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Faulty High Speed Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing
Operation see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Defective distributor Replace advance

centrifugal advance mechanism

Defective distributor Replace advance unit

vacuum advance

Incorrect spark plugs or Check gap and/or

plug gap replace spark plugs

Faulty choke operation Check choke and

repair as required

Clogged vacuum passages Remove restrictions

Improper size or clogged Check jet size and

main jet clean, see FUEL

Restricted air cleaner Check filter and

replace as necessary

Defective distributor cap, Replace cap, rotor or

rotor or coil coil
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Misfire at All Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs
Speeds

Defective spark plug wires Replace spark plug

wires

Defective distributor cap, Replace cap, rotor,

rotor, or coil or coil

Cracked or broken vacuum Replace vacuum hoses

hoses

Vacuum leaks Repair vacuum leaks

Fuel lines clogged Remove restriction

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Hesitation Cracked or broken vacuum Replace vacuum hoses
hoses TROUBLE SHO
Vacuum leaks Repair Vacuum leaks

Binding carburetor linkage Eliminate binding

Binding throttle linkage Eliminate binding

Binding choke linkage or Eliminate binding

fast idle cam

Improper float setting Readjust float

setting, see FUEL

Cracked or broken ignition Replace ignition

wires wires
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Rough idle, Incorrect curb idle or fast Reset idle speed, see
Missing or idle speed see ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Stalling
Incorrect basic timing Reset ignition timing
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Improper idle mixture Reset idle mixture,

adjustment see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Improper feedback system Check feedback system

operation see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Incorrect spark plug gap Reset spark plug gap,

see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Moisture in ignition Dry components

components

Loose or broken ignition Replace ignition

wires wires

Damaged distributor cap or Replace distributor

or rotor cap or rotor

Faulty ignition coil Replace ignition coil

Fuel filter clogged or worn Replace fuel filter

Damaged idle mixture screw Replace idle mixture

screw, see FUEL

TROUBLE
Improper fastSHOOTING
idle cam- BASIC PROCEDURES
Reset fast Article
idle camText (p. 51)1993 Hond
adjustment adjustment, see TUNE-
see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Improper EGR valve operation Replace EGR valve

Faulty PCV valve air flow Replace PCV valve

Choke binding or improper Reset choke or

choke setting eliminate binding

Vacuum leak Repair vacuum leak

Improper float bowl fuel Reset float

level adjustment, see FUEL

Clogged air bleed or idle Clean carburetor

passages passages, see FUEL

Clogged or worn air cleaner Replace air filter

filter

Faulty choke vacuum Replace diaphragm,

diaphragm see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Exhaust manifold heat valve Replace heat valve

inoperative

Improper distributor spark Check distributor

advance operation

Leaking valves or valve Check and repair

components valvetrain

Improper carburetor Remove and remount

mounting carburetor

Excessive play in Replace distributor

distributor shaft

Loose or corroded wiring Repair or replace as

connections required
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Engine Surges Improper PCV valve airflow Replace PCV valve

Vacuum leaks Repair vacuum leaks

Clogged air bleeds Remove restriction

TROUBLE SHOOT
EGR valve malfunction Replace EGR valve

Restricted air cleaner Replace air filter

filter

Cracked or broken vacuum Replace vacuum hoses

hoses

Cracked or broken ignition Replace ignition

wires wires

Vacuum advance malfunction Check unit and

replace as necessary

Defective or fouled spark Replace spark plugs

plugs
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Ping or Spark Incorrect ignition timing Reset ignition timing
Knock see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Distributor centrifugal or Check operation and

vacuum advance malfunction replace as necessary

Carburetor setting too lean Readjust mixture

setting, see ENGINE
PERFORMANCE

Vacuum leak Eliminate vacuum leak

EGR valve malfunction Replace EGR valve

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Poor Gasoline Cracked or broken vacuum Replace vacuum hoses
Mileage hoses

Vacuum leaks Repair vacuum leaks

Defective ignition wires Replace wires

Incorrect choke setting Readjust setting, see

ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Defective vacuum advance Replace vacuum advance

Defective spark plugs Replace spark plugs

Binding carburetor power Eliminate binding

piston
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 53)1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
Dirt in carburetor jets Clean and/or replace
jets

Incorrect float adjustment Readjust float

setting, see FUEL

Defective power valve Replace power valve,

see ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Incorrect idle speed Readjust idle speed

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Engine Stalls Improper float level Readjust float level

Leaking needle valve and Replace needle valve

seat and seat

Vacuum leaks Eliminate vacuum

leaks
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VACUUM PUMP - DIESEL TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

NOTE: Diesel engines mechanical diagnosis is the same as gasoline

engines for items such as noisy valves, bearings, pistons,
etc. The following trouble shooting covers only items
pertaining to diesel engines.

VACUUM PUMP (DIESEL) TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Excessive Noise Loose pump-to-drive Tighten screws
assembly screws
Loose tube on pump assembly Tighten tube
Valves not functioning Replace valves
properly
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Oil Leakage Loose end plug Tighten end plug
Bad seal crimp Remove and re-crimp
seal
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 54) 1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION

MANUAL TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE TROUBLE SHOOTING

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Condition Possible Cause
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Noisy In Forward Gears .Low gear oil level,
.Loose bell housing bolts,
.Worn bearings or gears
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Clunk On Deceleration
(FWD Only) .Loose engine mounts,
.Worn inboard CV joints,
.Worn differential pinion shaft,
.Side gear hub counterbore
in case worn oversize
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Gear Clash When Shifting
Forward Gears .Clutch Out Of Adjustment,
.Shift linkage damaged or
out of adjustment,
.Gears or synchronizers damaged,
.Low gear oil level
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Transmission Noisy When
Moving (RWD Only) Quiet In
Neutral With Clutch Engaged .Worn rear outputshaft bearing
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Gear Rattle .Worn bearings,
.Wrong gear oil,
.Low gear oil,
.Worn gears
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Steady Ticking At Idle
(Increases With RPM) .Broken tooth on gear
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Gear Clash When Shifting
Forward Gears .Worn or broken synchronizers
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Loud Whine In Reverse .Normal condition (1)
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Noise When Stepping On Clutch .Bad release bearing,
.Worn pilot bearing
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Ticking Or Screeching As
Clutch Is Engaged .Faulty release bearing,
.Uneven pressure plate fingers
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Click Or Snap When Clutch
Is Engaged .Worn clutch fork,
.Worn or broken front bearing
retainer
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Transmission Shifts Hard .Clutch not releasing,
.Shift mechanism binding,
.Clutch installed backwards
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Will Not Shift Into One
Gear, Shifts Into All
Others .Bent shift fork,
.Worn detent balls
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Locked Into Gear,
Cannot Shift .Clutch adjustment,
.Worn detent balls
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Transmission Jumps Out
Of Gear .Pilot bearing worn,
.Bent shift fork,
.Worn gear teeth or face
.Excessive gear train end play
.Worn synchronizers
.Missing detent ball spring
.Shift mechanism worn or out of
adjustment
.Engine or transmission mount
bolts loose or out of adjustment
.Transmission not aligned
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Shift Lever Rattle .Worn shift lever or detents
.Worn shift forks
.Worn synchronizers TROUBLE
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Shift Lever Hops Under
Acceleration .Worn engine or transmission
mounts

(1) - Most units use spur cut gears in reverse and are noisy
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POWERTRAIN

CLUTCH TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC CLUTCH TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Chattering or Incorrect clutch adjustment Adjust clutch
Grabbing
Oil, grease or glaze on Disassemble and clean
facings or replace

Loose "U" joint flange See DRIVE AXLES

article

Worn input shaft spline Replace input shaft

Binding pressure plate Replace pressure plate

Binding release lever See CLUTCH article

Binding clutch disc hub Replace clutch disc

Unequal pressure plate Replace worn/misaligned

contact components

Loose/bent clutch disc Replace clutch disc

Incorrect transmission Realign transmission

alignment

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Worn pressure plate, disc Replace damaged
or flywheel components

Broken or weak pressure Replace pressure

springs plate

Sticking clutch pedal Lubricate clutch pedal

& linkage

Incorrect clutch disc Replace clutch disc

facing

Engine loose in chassis Tighten all mounting

bolts
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Failure to Oil or grease on clutch Clean or replace clutch
Release facings clutch disc

Incorrect release lever or See CLUTCH article

pedal adjustment

Worn or broken clutch Replace clutch disc

facings

Bent clutch disc or Replace damaged

pressure plate components

Clutch disc hub binding on Clean or replace clutch

input shaft disc and/or input shaft

Binding pilot bearing Replace pilot bearing

Sticking release bearing Replace release bearing

sleeve and/or sleeve

Binding clutch cable See CLUTCH article

Defective clutch master Replace master cylinder

Defective clutch slave Replace slave cylinder

Air in hydraulic system Bleed hydraulic system

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Rattling Weak or broken release Replace spring and
lever spring check alignment

TROUBLE SHOOTING - Damaged pressure plate

BASIC PROCEDURES Replace
Article Text (p. 58) pressure
1993 Honda PreludeForplate
Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
Broken clutch return spring Replace return spring

Worn splines on clutch disc Replace clutch disc

or input shaft and/or input shaft

Worn clutch release bearing Replace release bearing

Dry or worn pilot bearing Lubricate or replace

pilot bearing

Unequal release lever Align or replace

contact release lever

Incorrect pedal free play Adjust free play

Warped or damaged clutch Replace damaged

disc components
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Slipping Pressure springs worn or Release pressure plate

Oily, greasy or worn Clean or replace clutch

facings disc

Incorrect clutch alignment Realign clutch assembly

Warped clutch disc or Replace damaged

pressure plate components

Binding release levers or Lubricate and/or

clutch pedal replace release
components
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Squeaking Worn or damaged release Replace release bearing

Dry or worn pilot or Lubricate or replace

release bearing assembly

Pilot bearing turning in Replace pilot bearing

crankshaft and/or crankshaft

Worn input shaft bearing Replace bearing and

seal

Incorrect transmission Realign transmission

alignment

Dry release fork between Lubricate release fork

TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 59)
pivot and 1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
pivot
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Heavy and/or Sticking release bearing Replace release bearing
Stiff Pedal sleeve and/or sleeve

Dry or binding clutch Lubricate and align

pedal hub components

Floor mat interference Lay mat flat in proper

with pedal area

Dry or binding ball/fork Lubricate and align

pivots components

Faulty clutch cable Replace clutch cable

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Noisy Clutch Faulty interlock switch Replace interlock
Pedal switch

Self-adjuster ratchet Lubricate or replace

noise self-adjuster

Speed control interlock Lubricate or replace

switch interlock switch
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Clutch Pedal Binding clutch cable See CLUTCH article
Sticks Down

Springs weak in pressure Replace pressure plate

plate

Binding in clutch linkage Lubricate and free

linkage
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Noisy Dry release bearing Lubricate or replace
release bearing

Dry or worn pilot bearing Lubricate or replace

bearing

Worn input shaft bearing Replace bearing

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Transmission Weak springs in pressure Replace pressure plate
Click plate

Release fork loose on ball Replace release fork

stud and/or ball stud

Oil on clutch disc damper Replace TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC P

clutch disc
Broken spring in slave Replace slave cylinder
cylinder

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DRIVE AXLE - NOISE DIAGNOSIS

Unrelated Noises
Some driveline trouble symptoms are also common to the
engine, transmission, wheel bearings, tires, and other parts of the
vehicle. Ensure cause of trouble actually is in the drive axle before
adjusting, repairing, or replacing any of its parts.

Non-Drive Axle Noises

A few conditions can sound just like drive axle noise and
have to be considered in pre-diagnosis. The 4 most common noises are
exhaust, tires, CV/universal joints and wheel trim rings.
In certain conditions, the pitch of the exhaust gases may
sound like gear whine. At other times, it may be mistaken for a wheel
bearing rumble.
Tires, especially radial and snow, can have a high-pitched
tread whine or roar, similar to gear noise. Also, some non-standard
tires with an unusual tread construction may emit a roar or whine.
Defective CV/universal joints may cause clicking noises or
excessive driveline play that can be improperly diagnosed as drive
axle problems.
Trim and moldings also can cause a whistling or whining
noise. Ensure none of these components are causing the noise before
disassembling the drive axle.

Gear Noise
A "howling" or "whining" noise from the ring and pinion gear
can be caused by an improper gear pattern, gear damage, or improper
bearing preload. It can occur at various speeds and driving
conditions, or it can be continuous.
Before disassembling axle to diagnose and correct gear
noise, make sure that tires, exhaust, and vehicle trim have been
checked as possible causes.

Chuckle
This is a particular rattling noise that sounds like a stick
against the spokes of a spinning bicycle wheel. It occurs while
decelerating from 40 MPH and usually can be heard until vehicle comes
to a complete stop. The frequency varies with the speed of the
vehicle.
A chuckle that occurs on the driving phase is usually caused
by excessive clearance due to differential gear wear, or by a damaged
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tooth on the coast side of the pinion or ring gear. Even a very small
tooth nick or a ridge on the edge of a gear tooth is enough the cause
the noise.
This condition can be corrected simply by cleaning the gear
tooth nick or ridge with a small grinding wheel. If either gear is
damaged or scored badly, the gear set must be replaced. If metal has
broken loose, the carrier and housing must be cleaned to remove
particles that could cause damage.

Knock
This is very similar to a chuckle, though it may be louder,
and occur on acceleration or deceleration. Knock can be caused by a
gear tooth that is damaged on the drive side of the ring and pinion
gears. Ring gear bolts that are hitting the carrier casting can cause
knock. Knock can also be due to excessive end play in the axle shafts.

Clunk
Clunk is a metallic noise heard when an automatic
transmission is engaged in Reverse or Drive, or when throttle is
applied or released. It is caused by backlash somewhere in the
driveline, but not necessarily in the axle. To determine whether
driveline clunk is caused by the axle, check the total axle backlash
as follows:

1) Raise vehicle on a frame or twinpost hoist so that drive

wheels are free. Clamp a bar between axle companion flange and a part
of the frame or body so that flange cannot move.
2) On conventional drive axles, lock the left wheel to keep
it from turning. On all models, turn the right wheel slowly until it
is felt to be in Drive condition. Hold a chalk marker on side of tire
about 12" from center of wheel. Turn wheel in the opposite direction
until it is again felt to be in Drive condition.
3) Measure the length of the chalk mark, which is the total
axle backlash. If backlash is one inch or less, drive axle is not the
source of clunk noise.

Bearing Whine
Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle.
It is usually caused by malfunctioning pinion bearings. Pinion
bearings operate at drive shaft speed. Roller wheel bearings may whine
in a similar manner if they run completely dry of lubricant. Bearing
noise will occur at all driving speeds. This distinguishes it from
gear whine, which usually comes and goes as speed changes.

Bearing Rumble
Bearing rumble sounds like marbles being tumbled. It is
usually caused by a malfunctioning wheel bearing. The lower pitch is
because the wheel bearing turns at only about 1/3 of drive shaft TROUBLE SHOO
speed.

Chatter On Turns
This is a condition where the entire front or rear of vehicle
vibrates when vehicle is moving. The vibration is plainly felt as well
as heard. Extra differential thrust washers installed during axle
repair can cause a condition of partial lock-up that creates this
chatter.

Axle Shaft Noise

Axle shaft noise is similar to gear noise and pinion bearing
whine. Axle shaft bearing noise will normally distinguish itself from
gear noise by occurring in all driving modes (Drive, cruise, coast and
float), and will persist with transmission in Neutral while vehicle is
moving at problem speed.
If vehicle displays this noise condition, remove suspect
axle shafts, replace wheel seals and install a new set of bearings.
Re-evaluate vehicle for noise before removing any internal components.

Vibration
Vibration is a high-frequency trembling, shaking or grinding
condition (felt or heard) that may be constant or variable in level
and can occur during the total operating speed range of the vehicle.
The types of vibrations that can be felt in the vehicle can
be divided into 3 main groups:

* Vibrations of various unbalanced rotating parts of the

vehicle.
* Resonance vibrations of the body and frame structures caused
by rotating of unbalanced parts.
* Tip-in moans of resonance vibrations from stressed engine or
exhaust system mounts or driveline flexing modes.

DRIVE AXLE - RWD TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

DRIVE AXLE (RWD) TROUBLE SHOOTING

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Knocking or Clunking
Differential Side Gear
Clearance Check Clearance

Worn Pinion Shaft Replace Pinion Shaft

Axle Shaft End Play Check End Play

Missing Gear Teeth Check Differential/

Replace Gear

Wrong Axle Backlash Check Backlash

Misaligned Driveline Realign Driveline

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Clinking During Engagement
Side Gear Clearance Check Clearance

Ring and Pinion Backlash Check Backlash

Worn/Loose Pinion Shaft Replace Shaft/Bearing

Bad "U" Joint Replace "U" Joint

Sticking Slip Yoke Lube Slip Yoke

Broken Rear Axle Mount Replace Mount

Loose Drive Shaft Flange Check Flange

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Click/Chatter On Turns
Differential Side Gear
Clearance Check Clearance

Wrong Turn On Plates (1) Replace Clutch Plates

Wrong Differential
Lubricant (1) Change Lubricant
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Knock Or Click Flat Spot on Rear
Wheel Bearing Replace Wheel Bearing
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Low Vibration At All Speeds
Faulty Wheel Bearing Replace Wheel Bearing

Faulty "U" Joint Replace "U" Joint

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Faulty Drive Shaft Balance Drive Shaft

Faulty Companion Flange Replace Flange

Faulty Slip Yoke Flange Replace Flange

(1) - Limited slip differential only.

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FWD AXLE SHAFTS & CV JOINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC FWD AXLE SHAFTS & CV JOINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Grease Leaks CV boot torn or cracked
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Clicking Noise on Cornering Damaged outer CV
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Clunk Noise on Acceleration Damaged inner CV
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Vibration or Shudder Sticking, damaged or worn CV
on Acceleration Misalignment or spring height
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STEERING & SUSPENSION

MANUAL STEERING GEAR TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC MANUAL STEERING GEAR TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

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TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 65)1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
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Rattle or Rack and pinion mounting Tighten all mounting
Chucking Noise bracket loose bolts
in Rack and
Pinion Lack of/or incorrect Correct as necessary
lubricant

Steering gear mounting Tighten all mounting

bolts loose bolts
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Excessive Play Front wheel bearing See FRONT SUSPENSION
improperly adjusted article

Loose or worn steering See STEERING LINKAGE

linkage article

Loose or worn steering See MANUAL STEERING

gear shift GEAR article

Steering arm loose on See MANUAL STEERING

gear shaft GEAR article

Steering gear housing Tighten all mounting

bolts loose bolts

Steering gear adjustment See MANUAL STEERING

too loose GEAR article

Steering arms loose on Tighten and check

knuckles steering linkage

Rack and pinion mounting Tighten all mounting

loose bolts

Rack and pinion out of See adjustment in

adjustment STEERING article

Tie rod end loose Tighten and check

steering linkage

Excessive Pitman shaft-to- Repair as necessary

ball nut lash
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Poor Lack of lubricant in ball Lubricate and service
Returnability joint or linkage systems
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Binding in linkage or ball See STEERING LINKAGE
joints and SUSPENSION article

Improper front end alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

article

Improper tire pressure Inflate to proper

pressure

Tie rod binding Inflate to proper

pressure

Shaft seal rubbing shaft See STEERING COLUMN

article
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Excessive Improper tire pressure Inflate to proper
Vertical Motion pressure

Tires, wheels or rotors Balance tires then

out of balance check wheels and
rotors

Worn or faulty shock Check and replace if

absorbers necessary

Loose tie rod ends or Tighten or replace if

steering necessary

Loose or worn wheel See SUSPENSION article

bearings
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Steering Pulls Improper tire pressure Inflate to proper
to One Side pressure

Front tires are different Rotate or replace if

sizes necessary

Wheel bearings not See FRONT SUSPENSION

article
adjusted properly

Bent or broken suspension See FRONT SUSPENSION

components article

Improper wheel alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

article

Brakes dragging See BRAKES article

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
TROUBLE SHOO
Instability Low or uneven tire Inflate to proper
pressure pressure

Loose or worn wheel See FRONT SUSPENSION

bearings article

Loose or worn idler arm See FRONT SUSPENSION

bushing article

Loose or worn strut See FRONT SUSPENSION

bushings article

Incorrect front wheel See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

alignment article

Steering gear not See MANUAL STEERING

centered GEARS article

Springs or shock Check and replace if

necessary

Improper cross shaft See MANUAL STEERING

GEARS article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

POWER STEERING TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC POWER STEERING TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Loose Pitman shaft Adjust or replace if

necessary

Tie rods ends or Pitman Tighten and check system

arm loose
TROUBLE SHO
Rack and pinion mounts Tighten all mounting
loose bolts

Free play in worm and See POWER STEERING GEAR

article

Loose sector shaft or See POWER STEERING GEAR

thrust bearing adjustment

Free play in pot coupling See STEERING COLUMN

article

Worn shaft serrations See STEERING COLUMN

article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Growl in Excessive pressure in Restricted hoses, see
Steering Pump hoses POWER STEERING GEAR
article

Scored pressure plates See POWER STEERING GEAR

article

Scored thrust plates or See POWER STEERING GEAR

rotor article

Extreme wear of cam ring See POWER STEERING GEAR

article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Rattle in Vanes not installed See POWER STEERING PUMP
Steering Pump article

Vanes sticking in rotor See POWER STEERING PUMP

article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Swish noise in Defective flow control See POWER STEERING PUMP
Pump valve article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Groan in Air in fluid See POWER STEERING PUMP
Steering Pump article

Poor pressure hose Tighten and check,

connection replace if necessary
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Squawk When Damper "O" ring on valve See POWER STEERING PUMP
Turning spool cut article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Moan or Whine Pump shaft bearing scored Replace bearing and
in Pump SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p.fluid
TROUBLE 69)1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
Air in fluid or fluid See POWER STEERING PUMP
level low article

Hose or column grounded Check and replace if

necessary

Cover "O" ring missing See POWER STEERING PUMP

or damaged article

Valve cover baffle See POWER STEERING PUMP

missing or damaged article

Interference of See POWER STEERING PUMP

components in pump article

Loose or poor bracket Correct or replace if

alignment necessary
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Hissing When Internal leakage in Check valved assembly
Parking steering gear first
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Chirp in Loose or worn power Adjust or replace if
Steering Pump steering belt necessary
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Buzzing When Noisy pump See POWER STEERING PUMP
Not Steering article

Free play in steering See STEERING COLUMN

shaft bearing article

Bearing loose on shaft See STEERING COLUMN

serrations article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Clicking Noise Pump slippers too long See POWER STEERING PUMP
in Pump article

Broken slipper springs See POWER STEERING PUMP

article

Excessive wear or nicked See POWER STEERING PUMP

rotors article

Damaged cam contour See POWER STEERING PUMP

article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Poor Return of Wheel rubbing against See STEERING COLUMN
Wheel turn signal TROUBLE
SWITCHES SHOOTING - BASIC PROCED
article
Flange rubbing steering See STEERING COLUMN
gear adjuster article

Tight or frozen steering See STEERING COLUMN

shaft bearing article

Steering gear out of See POWER STEERING GEAR

adjustment article

Sticking or plugged See POWER STEERING PUMP

spool valve article

Improper front end See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

alignment article

Wheel bearings worn or See FRONT SUSPENSION

loose article

Ties rods or ball joints Check and replace if

binding necessary

Intermediate shaft joints See STEERING COLUMN

binding article

Kinked pressure hoses Correct or replace if

necessary

Loose housing head See POWER STEERING GEAR

spanner nut article

Damaged valve lever See POWER STEERING GEAR

article

Sector shaft adjusted See ADJUSTMENTS in POWER

too tight STEERING GEAR article

Worm thrust bearing See ADJUSTMENTS in POWER

adjusted too tight STEERING GEAR article

Reaction ring sticking See POWER STEERING GEAR

in cylinder article

Reaction ring sticking See POWER STEERING GEAR

in housing head article

Steering pump internal See POWER STEERING PUMP

leakage article TROUBLE SHOOTING - B
Steering gear-to-column See STEERING COLUMN
misalignment article

Lack of lubrication in Service front suspension

linkage

Lack of lubrication in Service front suspension

ball joints
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Increased Effort High internal pump leakage See POWER STEERING PUMP
When Turning article
Wheel Fast Power steering pump belt Adjust or replace if
Foaming, Milky slipping necessary
Power Steering
Fluid, Low Fluid Low fluid level Check and fill to
Level or Low proper level
Pressure
Engine idle speed to low Adjust to correct
setting

Air in pump fluid system See POWER STEERING PUMP

article

Pump output low See POWER STEERING PUMP

article

Steering gear See POWER STEERING GEAR

malfunctioning article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Wheel Surges Low fluid level Check and fill to proper
or Jerks level

Loose fan belt Adjust or replace if

necessary

Insufficient pump See POWER STEERING PUMP

pressure article

Sticky flow control valve See POWER STEERING PUMP

article

Linkage hitting oil pan Replace bent components

at full turn
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Kick Back or Air in pump fluid system See POWER STEERING PUMP
Free Play article
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROC
Worn poppet valve in See POWER STEERING PUMP
steering gear article

Excessive over center See POWER STEERING GEAR

lash article

Thrust bearing out of See POWER STEERING GEAR

adjustment article

Free play in pot coupling See POWER STEERING PUMP

article

Steering gear coupling See POWER STEERING PUMP

loose on shaft article

Steering disc mounting Tighten or replace if

bolts loose necessary

Coupling loose on worm Tighten or replace if

shaft necessary

Improper sector shaft See POWER STEERING GEAR

adjustment article

Excessive worm piston See POWER STEERING GEAR

side play article

Damaged valve lever See POWER STEERING GEAR

article

Universal joint loose Tighten or replace if

necessary

Defective rotary valve See POWER STEERING GEAR

article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
No Power When Sticking flow control See POWER STEERING PUMP
Parking valve article

Insufficient pump See POWER STEERING PUMP

pressure output article

Excessive internal pump See POWER STEERING PUMP

leakage article

Excessive internal gear See POWER STEERING PUMP

leakage article
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 73)1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
Flange rubs against gear See STEERING COLUMN
adjust plug article

Loose pump belt Adjust or replace if

necessary

Low fluid level Check and add proper

amount of fluid

Engine idle too low Adjust to correct

setting

Steering gear-to-column See STEERING COLUMN

misaligned article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
No Power, Left turn reaction seal See POWER STEERING GEAR
Left Turn "O" ring worn article

Left turn reaction seal See POWER STEERING GEAR

damaged/missing article

Cylinder head "O" ring See POWER STEERING PUMP

damaged article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
No Power, Column pot coupling See STEERING COLUMN
Right Turns bottomed article

Right turn reaction seal See POWER STEERING GEAR

"O" ring worn article

Right turn reaction seal See POWER STEERING GEAR

damaged article

Internal leakage through See POWER STEERING GEAR

piston end plug article

Internal leakage through See POWER STEERING GEAR

side plugs article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Lack of Effort Left and/or right Replace, see POWER
in Turning reaction seal sticking STEERING GEAR article
in cylinder head
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Wanders to One Front end alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Side incorrect article

Unbalanced steering See POWER STEERING GEAR

TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p.article
gear valve 74)1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Low Pressure Due Flow control valve stuck See POWER STEERING PUMP
to Steering Pump or inoperative article

Pressure plate not flat See POWER STEERING PUMP

against cam ring article

Extreme wear of cam ring Replace and check

adjustments

Scored plate, thrust See POWER STEERING PUMP

plate or rotor article

Vanes not installed See POWER STEERING PUMP

properly article

Vanes sticking in rotor See POWER STEERING PUMP

slots article

Cracked/broken thrust or See POWER STEERING PUMP

pressure plate article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

STEERING COLUMN TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC STEERING COLUMN TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Noise in Coupling pulled apart See STEERING COLUMNS
Steering article

Column not correctly See STEERING COLUMNS

aligned article

Broken lower joint Replace joint

Horn contact ring not See STEERING COLUMN

article
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROC
Bearing not lubricated See STEERING COLUMN
article

Shaft snap ring not Reseat or replace snap

properly seated ring

Plastic spherical joint See STEERING COLUMN

not lubricated article

Shroud or housing loose Tighten holding screws

Lock plate retaining See STEERING COLUMN

ring not seated article

Loose sight shield Tighten holding screws

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
High Steering Column assembly See STEERING COLUMN
Shaft Effort misaligned article

Improperly installed dust Adjust or replace

shield

Tight steering universal See STEERING COLUMN

joint article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
High Shift Column is out of See STEERING COLUMN
Effort alignment article

Improperly installed Adjust or replace

dust shield

Seals or bearings not See STEERING COLUMNS

lubricated article

Mounting bracket screws Replace with new

too long shorter screws

Burrs on shift tube Remove burrs or replace

tube

Lower bowl bearing See STEERING COLUMN

assembled wrong article

Shift tube bent or broken Replace as necessary

Improper adjustment of See STEERING COLUMN

shift levers article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 76)1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
Improper Trans. Sheared shift tube joint Replace as necessary
Shifting
Sheared lower shaft lever Replace as necessary

Improper shift lever See STEERING COLUMN

adjustment article

Improper gate plate See STEERING COLUMN

adjustment article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Excess Play in Instrument panel bracket Tighten bolts and check
Column bolts loose bracket

Broken weld nut on jacket See STEERING COLUMN

article

Instrument bracket capsule See STEERING COLUMN

sheared article

Column bracket/jacket Tighten bolts and check

bolts loose bracket
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Steering Locks Release lever mechanism See STEERING COLUMN
in Gear article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

SUSPENSION TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC SUSPENSION TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Worn shocks or shock Replace struts or strut

mountings mountings

Worn struts or strut Replace struts orTROUBLE

strut SHOOTING
mountings mountings

Loose or worn lower control See SUSPENSION

arm

Loose steering gear-to- See STEERING

frame bolts

Worn control arm bushings See SUSPENSION

Ball joints not lubricated Lubricate ball joints &

see Ball Joint Checking
in SUSPENSION
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Front Wheel Tires or wheels out of Check tire balance
Shake, Shimmy, balance
or Vibration
Incorrect wheel alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Drive shaft unbalanced Check drive shaft

balance

Loose or worn wheel See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

bearings

Loose or worn tie rod ends See SUSPENSION

Worn upper ball joints See Ball Joint Checking

in SUSPENSION

Worn shock absorbers Replace shock absorbers

Worn strut bushings Replace strut bushings

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Car Pulls to Mismatched or uneven tires Check tire condition
One Side
Broken or sagging springs See SUSPENSION

Loose or worn strut See SUSPENSION

bushings

Improper wheel alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Improper rear axle Check rear axle

alignment alignment

Power steering gear See STEERING

unbalanced TROUBLE SHO
Front brakes dragging See BRAKES
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Abnormal Tire Unbalanced tires Check tire balance &
Wear rotation

Sagging or broken springs See SUSPENSION

Incorrect front end See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

alignment

Faulty shock absorbers Replace chock absorbers

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Scuffed Tires Toe-In incorrect See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Suspension arm bent or See appropriate

twisted SUSPENSION article
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Springs Bottom Bent or broken springs See SUSPENSION
or Sag
Leaking or worn shock Replace shock absorbers
absorbers

Frame misalignment Check frame for damage

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Spring Noises Loose "U" Bolts See SUSPENSION

Loose or worn bushings See SUSPENSION

Worn or missing interliners See SUSPENSION

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Shock Absorber Loose shock mountings Check & tighten
Noise mountings

Worn bushings Replace bushings

Air in system Bleed air from system

Undercoating on shocks Remove undercoating

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Car Leans or Loose stabilizer bar See SUSPENSION
Sways on Corners

Faulty shocks or mountings Replace shocks or

mountings

Broken or sagging springs See SUSPENSION

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 79)
Shock Absorbers Worn seals or reservoir See SUSPENSION
Leaking tube crimped
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Broken Springs Loose "U" bolts See SUSPENSION

Inoperative shock absorbers Replace shock absorbers

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

WHEEL ALIGNMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended

BASIC WHEEL ALIGNMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Premature Tire Improper tire inflation Check tire pressure
Wear
Front alignment out of See ALIGNMENT SPECS in
tolerance WHEEL ALIGNMENT section

Suspension components worn See SUSPENSION section

Steering system components See STEERING section

worn

Improper standing height See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Uneven or sagging springs See SUSPENSION section

Bent wheel See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Improper torsion bar See SUSPENSION section

adjustment

Loose or worn wheel See WHEEL BEARING ADJ.

bearings in SUSPENSION section

Worn or defective shock Replace shock absorbers

Tires out of balance Check tire balance

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATROUBLE SHO
Pulls to One Improper tire inflation Check tire pressure
Side
Brake dragging See BRAKE section

Mismatched tires See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Broken or sagging spring See SUSPENSION section

Broken torsion bar See SUSPENSION section

Power steering valve not See STEERING section

centered

Front alignment out of See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

tolerance section

Defective wheel bearing See WHEEL BEARINGS in

SUSPENSION section

Uneven sway bar links See SUSPENSION section

Frame bent Check for frame damage

Steering system bushing See STEERING section

worn
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Hard Steering Idler arm bushing too tight See STEERING LINKAGE
in STEERING section

Ball joint tight or seized See SUSPENSION section

Steering linkage too tight See STEERING LINKAGE in

STEERING section

Power steering fluid low Add proper amount of

fluid

Power steering drive belt See STEERING section

loose

Power steering pump See STEERING section

defective

Steering gear out of See STEERING section

adjustment

Incorrect wheel alignment See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

TROUBLE SHO
Damaged steering gear See STEERING section

Damaged suspension See SUSPENSION section

Bent steering knuckle or See SUSPENSION section

supports
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Vehicle Strut rod or control arm See SUSPENSION section
"Wanders" bushing worn

Loose or worn wheel See WHEEL BEARINGS in

bearings SUSPENSION section

Improper tire inflation Check tire pressure

Stabilizer bar missing or See SUSPENSION section

defective

Wheel alignment out of See Adjustment in

tolerance WHEEL ALIGNMENT section

Broken spring See SUSPENSION section

Defective shock absorbers Replace shock absorbers

Worn steering & suspension See SUSPENSION section

components
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Front End Shimmy Tire out of balance/round Check tire balance

Excessive wheel runout See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Insufficient or improper See WHEEL ALIGNMENT

caster section

Worn suspension or steering See SUSPENSION section

components

Defective shock absorbers Replace shock absorber

Wheel bearings worn or See WHEEL BEARING ADJ.

loose in SUSPENSION section

Power steering reaction See STEERING section

Bracket loose

Steering gear box (rack) See STEERING section

TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 82)1993 Honda PreludeFor Cadi Centre Nsk CA 95
mounting loose
Steering gear adjustment See STEERING section
loose

Worn spherical joints See SUSPENSION section

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Toe-In Not Lower control arm bent See SUSPENSION section
Adjustable
Frame bent Check frame for damage
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Camber Not Control arm bent See SUSPENSION section
Adjustable
Frame bent Check frame for damage

Hub & bearing not seated See SUSPENSION section

properly
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

END OF ARTICLE

TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES Article Text (p. 83

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