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1997 Honda Prelude

Question: starts then dies

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brokeandugly, 2.2L 4 Cylinder DOHC, Edwall, WA, December 04, 2009, 14:06

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starts fine runs for about 2 seconds and turns rough, put timming light on and after the 2 seconds it starts missing and backfire/popback. compression is good. plugs 2,3 (I think)show wet. went in to honda for ign. recall 3 mo ago new plugs wires rotor. timming good. please help. thanks for your time. Jake

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  Bret Bodas January 10, 2010, 20:49
  

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  Hello Jake, sorry to see you didn't get any advice here, were you able to figure out the issue with your Prelude?
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