1990 Honda Prelude Total shut down

Tiny
MCPABBY3
  • MEMBER
  • 1990 HONDA PRELUDE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 189,000 MILES
What would cause the car to just shut down while driving and not start again.
Friday, October 30th, 2009 AT 1:36 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
Hi mcpabby3,

There are so many possible reasons and it would depend on what had caused it.

1. Mechanical, : Timing belt. This might cause major damage to the engine.

2. Fuel related

3. Ignition related.

4. Electrical, ignition switch etc.

5. Controls : ECU

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/first_things.htm

Check the link to find out what may be missing.
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009 AT 11:35 AM

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