Hamish wrote:
> My son has just bought a 1998 Honda Prelude 2.0i with 50000 miles and full
> Honda service history. His problem is that when the engine is warm, and he
> tries to start it, the starter motor turns the engine, the engine seems to
> fire and then the starter motor stops, and the engine then quickly stalls.
> If the key is kept turned the starter will re-engage for a short time, but
> the starter stops almost immediately, and the engine does not run.
>
> I know most of the group is American and I don't think you got this model
> over there, so if you have any idea why this single OHC 2.0 injection
> engine, might be doing this, your help would be good.
>
> Thanks
> Hamish
>
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Do a google internet search for 'honda ingition switch recall' It will
probably answer your question. There was a massive recall in North
America that included three of the Hondas I've owned. '97's and '98.

'Curly'