1992 Honda Prelude my car wont start

Tiny
WHITEBEANS
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  • 1992 HONDA PRELUDE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 20,000 MILES
Hello I was just wondering why my car wont start up I tried everything it wont start it started before and now it wont start I checked the battery is good lights wont dim when I start the car I think is the distributor but not sure maybe is the timing belt but I need a compression testster to check if is the timing belt can yall help me !
Thursday, July 17th, 2008 AT 2:21 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi whitebeans,

Before jumping to conclusions, you need to verufy if it is electrical, mechanical or fuel that is causing the problem.

Check for sparks at plugs, fuel at rails and if the camshaft is turning when cranking engine.
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Friday, July 18th, 2008 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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Hello I really cant check if the camshaft is turning I have to take apart the engine and see for my self what can I do to narrow it down to make sure or almost sure whats wrog with the car maybe I can use a compression tester to check how bad the engine is worn out ! FROM THE INSIDE well hope to hear back from yall thankz alot for yalls other reply !Whitebeans!
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Friday, July 18th, 2008 AT 4:58 PM
Tiny
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Hi whitebeans,

Remove distributor cap and crank engine, if rotor turns, timing belt should be ok.
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Saturday, July 19th, 2008 AT 10:43 AM

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