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72gmcshorty · 08-30-2003, 06:07 PM

JUst bought an 84 prelude and it continues to run after turning off. Anyone know what causes this and how to fix? Anyone know of any honda forums such as this one?

**Palf70Step** · 08-30-2003, 07:53 PM

I can't remember that far back, but I believe the Preludes were supposed to run premium fuel, although many didn't and they woudl diesel after a while because of the fuel. I would say that it probably just needs a good tuneup though. If it is one with a carb vice efi, clean asnd check the choke also.

mtdave2 · 08-30-2003, 10:09 PM

might sound strange, but check you battery cables. last time that happend to me, my ground cable was burned onto the exhaust. just a thought

Longhorn Man · 08-30-2003, 11:30 PM

By run on, do you mean dieseling...coughing stumbling and making embarasing noises...or do you mean sitting there and purring like you were ready to roll from the stop light and lasts for about 30 seconds.
If it is the former, then check your timing, card adjustments (Onless it is the PGMFI engine) and your fuel octain level.
If it is the latter, then check your electric fan wires. If it is wired to the wrong circuit, and you shut the engine off with the fan on, the fan will act like an altinator and produce enough voltage to run the engine for a moment, untill it slows down and stops making power. THe solution for this would be rewire it the proper way witht eh correct relays and switches, or to move the rigged wire to another circuit on the fuse panel. I recomend the first fix if this is the problem, there are planty of these in the junk yards to get the right parts off of.

08-30-2003, 06:07 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	OT: Need honda help JUst bought an 84 prelude and it continues to run after turning off. Anyone know what causes this and how to fix? Anyone know of any honda forums such as this one? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

08-30-2003, 07:53 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,491	I can't remember that far back, but I believe the Preludes were supposed to run premium fuel, although many didn't and they woudl diesel after a while because of the fuel. I would say that it probably just needs a good tuneup though. If it is one with a carb vice efi, clean asnd check the choke also. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-30-2003, 10:09 PM	#3
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,528	might sound strange, but check you battery cables. last time that happend to me, my ground cable was burned onto the exhaust. just a thought __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

08-30-2003, 11:30 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	By run on, do you mean dieseling...coughing stumbling and making embarasing noises...or do you mean sitting there and purring like you were ready to roll from the stop light and lasts for about 30 seconds. If it is the former, then check your timing, card adjustments (Onless it is the PGMFI engine) and your fuel octain level. If it is the latter, then check your electric fan wires. If it is wired to the wrong circuit, and you shut the engine off with the fan on, the fan will act like an altinator and produce enough voltage to run the engine for a moment, untill it slows down and stops making power. THe solution for this would be rewire it the proper way witht eh correct relays and switches, or to move the rigged wire to another circuit on the fuse panel. I recomend the first fix if this is the problem, there are planty of these in the junk yards to get the right parts off of.



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