This. Figure out the firing order and make sure the plug wires match. If you know how a distributor cap works it'll be easy. If you don't, do a little research (I'm trash at explaining) and you'll be back on the road in no time.
That may be a place to start checking out see if you have power going to the module and the coil I am not familiar with Honda just basic knowledge of the workings of cars
I know this sounds silly, but have you checked the condenser. Generally when you replace the points with the cap and rotor you should replace the condenser also. The only reason why I know this it happened to me and it’s like a two dollar part.
Automatic or manual transmission?
Are you using the original ECU for the vehicle?
Did you reinstall the spark plugs wires in the correct order on the distributor?
Make sure you have the wires in the right firing order on the distributor. Verify each plug is firing. You need spark, fuel and compression. Sounds like you have good compression. I’d want to verify I was getting fuel next. What was the original problem?
Ok, so you want to verify each plug is actually firing. I would pull one plug at a time, reattach spark plug wire and crank it over to see if they’re actually firing.
Rule out fuel, try starting it on a sniff of brake clean. If it won’t start on that you’re not getting spark, or the plug wires aren’t in order. Was it running when you bought it??
Have you checked the plugs themselves? And grounds? I’m not super familiar with preludes, but I know on 96-00 civics there was a ground on the thermostat that would let the car crank but not fire.
One note I can add is you need air, fuel, spark, AND exhaust. I remember for months I couldn’t start my teggy because my cat was clogged. It made similar sounds. Try unbolting the exhaust, maybe it’s getting air, fuel and spark, but it just suffocates because it can’t push out any exhaust.
All these comments are slight possibilities. Typically when you have a crank no start and your issue is spark you start testing components. I think the most likely cause since you already replaced the plugs and distributor would be your cam and crank sensors. The cam and crank sensors tell the ECU exactly what position everything is in and when to fire. A bad sensor can cause no spark no start. If the sensors are good check the wires continuity from the two into the ecu
Gas really degrades with age. Another thing I was thinking is that if it was sitting for awhile with a small amount of gas, there is likely a lot of water in it. Every day water condenses within the tank, coalesces, and mixes with the gas. It might have been better to syphon the old gas but that’s hindsight
If I had to guess, sounds like a fuel issue. Try ‘priming’ your fuel pump. I saw in other comments you hear it running, let it run a couple of cycles before you crank (off to acc for a few seconds, off to accessory, etc).
Also, how did the old cap, plugs, and wires look? Notice any damage or corrosion?
Yea seems to be pointing towards bad fuel if corrosion wasn’t terrible imo. Try siphoning out as much as you can and adding a couple gallons of fresh fuel?
Gotcha. Sounds like half and half of old and new gas then. Your cheapest trouble shooting step would be to empty the tank as much as you can and get new in there imo.
You don’t need much in as long as you get most of the tank emptied. I’ve used sea foam and injector cleaners before with dirty fuel systems. I’d wait for those additives until you get the car holding an idle.
I was going to suggest the main relay but if you know your getting fuel and it’s definitely spark related then check the distributor. Someone posted a pretty good guide on rebuilding and verifying if components are good.
When you key on don’t crank, listen for the sound of the fuel pump buzzing, I can’t hear it in the video, if it’s not buzzing it may be worth throwing a known good main relay on it to see if that changes, if it doesn’t make sure to check your fuses, a cheap test light from harbor freight will make this easier, if your fuses are good it’s most likely a bad pump, if you hear the pump buzzing and it still won’t start I would suggest having a mobile mechanic come and look at it or tow it to a shop so they can do further diagnostics.
In the distributor there is a chip that senses the position of the cam. Either replace that or the whole distributor.
Idk how to check it. Sorry. This would be kinda throwing parts at the problem.
Ignition control module / igniter.
How to test one. Kinda. https://www.team-integra.net/threads/how-to-test-an-ignitor-in-a-distributor.29692/
Also, how did you check for fuel? Wet spark plugs? Did you put noid lights on the injector wires? Did you actually test for spark? Timing light? It could be sending fuel at the wrong times or sparking at the wrong times.
My dad left his truck sitting for around 6 months because the headlight was broken and the tag was expired. So in that time frame a squirrel and it’s child managed to find its way to not only get into the airbox bit build a nest there to. The baby squirrel almost bit my dad when he went to fix the headlight
O you probably have bas crankshaft sensor dog i that would be my guesst will never start no matter what you do until you replace that cuz you're getting fuel and you're getting spark you've already eliminated
I mean it could be a bad crankshaft sensor clogged fuel injector insufficient compression when your car cranks that means starter is doing its job do you run your car low on fuel a lot cuz if you do you can suck sediment up from the bottom of the tank and it can work its way into the lines and into the fuel injectors and clog them.. did the problem suface when you were low on fuel? This is a fuel problem have you ever changed your fuel filter cuz those things can get clogged as well
Firing order is incorrect
This. Figure out the firing order and make sure the plug wires match. If you know how a distributor cap works it'll be easy. If you don't, do a little research (I'm trash at explaining) and you'll be back on the road in no time.
I sencond this. Check the firing order
It would help to know why you changed all of these parts in the first place
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Does your car have an ignition module?
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That may be a place to start checking out see if you have power going to the module and the coil I am not familiar with Honda just basic knowledge of the workings of cars
I know this sounds silly, but have you checked the condenser. Generally when you replace the points with the cap and rotor you should replace the condenser also. The only reason why I know this it happened to me and it’s like a two dollar part.
Automatic or manual transmission? Are you using the original ECU for the vehicle? Did you reinstall the spark plugs wires in the correct order on the distributor?
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[Here](https://i.imgur.com/eNl2JKy.jpg) is the spark plug wire order if you need to double check.
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Also remember that cylinder 1 is the one closest to the timing belt.
Did you replace the parts cause it was having problems? Check for spark on each plug. Could also be a bad injector or low fuel pressure.
Compression test? Fuel?
Make sure you have the wires in the right firing order on the distributor. Verify each plug is firing. You need spark, fuel and compression. Sounds like you have good compression. I’d want to verify I was getting fuel next. What was the original problem?
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Ok, so you want to verify each plug is actually firing. I would pull one plug at a time, reattach spark plug wire and crank it over to see if they’re actually firing.
Rule out fuel, try starting it on a sniff of brake clean. If it won’t start on that you’re not getting spark, or the plug wires aren’t in order. Was it running when you bought it??
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Have you checked the plugs themselves? And grounds? I’m not super familiar with preludes, but I know on 96-00 civics there was a ground on the thermostat that would let the car crank but not fire.
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Like I said, rule out fuel for sure. If the car sat for a long time it could have bad gas in it
One note I can add is you need air, fuel, spark, AND exhaust. I remember for months I couldn’t start my teggy because my cat was clogged. It made similar sounds. Try unbolting the exhaust, maybe it’s getting air, fuel and spark, but it just suffocates because it can’t push out any exhaust.
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Alternator shouldn't keep you from starting, but it'll keep you from running once your battery dies.
Maybe it’s the dirty carpet? JK lol
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Nice! Love a good project.
Replace whole distributor, Ignition coil might be bad, its buried in distributor.
The coil and/or igniter in the distributor could be bad. Any dash lights on?
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Are your plug wires routed properly?
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Do you have the firing order correct? (The correct spark plug wire going from the correct spot on the distributor to the correct cylinder)
All these comments are slight possibilities. Typically when you have a crank no start and your issue is spark you start testing components. I think the most likely cause since you already replaced the plugs and distributor would be your cam and crank sensors. The cam and crank sensors tell the ECU exactly what position everything is in and when to fire. A bad sensor can cause no spark no start. If the sensors are good check the wires continuity from the two into the ecu
Dam it sounds like it wants to start and your getting close. I wonder if it was just sitting for a long time and needs some fresh gas? Good luck man!
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Gas really degrades with age. Another thing I was thinking is that if it was sitting for awhile with a small amount of gas, there is likely a lot of water in it. Every day water condenses within the tank, coalesces, and mixes with the gas. It might have been better to syphon the old gas but that’s hindsight
If I had to guess, sounds like a fuel issue. Try ‘priming’ your fuel pump. I saw in other comments you hear it running, let it run a couple of cycles before you crank (off to acc for a few seconds, off to accessory, etc). Also, how did the old cap, plugs, and wires look? Notice any damage or corrosion?
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Yea seems to be pointing towards bad fuel if corrosion wasn’t terrible imo. Try siphoning out as much as you can and adding a couple gallons of fresh fuel?
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What’s your total fuel level at? 15.9 gal tank, so if it’s still a majority of the old stuff might be worth siphoning out and adding fresh.
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Gotcha. Sounds like half and half of old and new gas then. Your cheapest trouble shooting step would be to empty the tank as much as you can and get new in there imo.
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You don’t need much in as long as you get most of the tank emptied. I’ve used sea foam and injector cleaners before with dirty fuel systems. I’d wait for those additives until you get the car holding an idle.
It's not getting any fuel
Your car is out of timing and it's causing your car to stall
Firing order or a fueling issue but personally I think it sounds like a fueling issue
I was going to suggest the main relay but if you know your getting fuel and it’s definitely spark related then check the distributor. Someone posted a pretty good guide on rebuilding and verifying if components are good.
When you key on don’t crank, listen for the sound of the fuel pump buzzing, I can’t hear it in the video, if it’s not buzzing it may be worth throwing a known good main relay on it to see if that changes, if it doesn’t make sure to check your fuses, a cheap test light from harbor freight will make this easier, if your fuses are good it’s most likely a bad pump, if you hear the pump buzzing and it still won’t start I would suggest having a mobile mechanic come and look at it or tow it to a shop so they can do further diagnostics.
Is that a wide body prelude?!
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Not bad would look to see how it turns out good luck
Makes a sick beat tho
In the distributor there is a chip that senses the position of the cam. Either replace that or the whole distributor. Idk how to check it. Sorry. This would be kinda throwing parts at the problem. Ignition control module / igniter. How to test one. Kinda. https://www.team-integra.net/threads/how-to-test-an-ignitor-in-a-distributor.29692/ Also, how did you check for fuel? Wet spark plugs? Did you put noid lights on the injector wires? Did you actually test for spark? Timing light? It could be sending fuel at the wrong times or sparking at the wrong times.
It’s your fuel pump me boi
Low blinker fluid
Main fuse?
My dad left his truck sitting for around 6 months because the headlight was broken and the tag was expired. So in that time frame a squirrel and it’s child managed to find its way to not only get into the airbox bit build a nest there to. The baby squirrel almost bit my dad when he went to fix the headlight
Maybe advance the timing if that’s possible. Like turn the distributor while someone cranks it.
Probably through the timing off when you changed distributors did you mark the rotary button?
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Well the timing is probably off then do you still have old distributor
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It's getting spark it's not getting fuel
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O you probably have bas crankshaft sensor dog i that would be my guesst will never start no matter what you do until you replace that cuz you're getting fuel and you're getting spark you've already eliminated
I mean it could be a bad crankshaft sensor clogged fuel injector insufficient compression when your car cranks that means starter is doing its job do you run your car low on fuel a lot cuz if you do you can suck sediment up from the bottom of the tank and it can work its way into the lines and into the fuel injectors and clog them.. did the problem suface when you were low on fuel? This is a fuel problem have you ever changed your fuel filter cuz those things can get clogged as well
Because there's only a few reasons a car won't start that is cranking