1993 Honda Prelude Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual is built for the 1993 Honda Prelude, with specs and procedures written for this exact car rather than a generic Prelude-era approximation.
Engines covered
- 2.2L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.3L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.2L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- S
- Si
- Si 4WS
- VTEC
Known issues on the 1993 Prelude. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year, all involving aftermarket replacement headlamp and combination lamp assemblies sold for use on this vehicle. In each case the replacement lamps were missing the amber side reflex reflectors required under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, reducing lighting visibility to other drivers and raising the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 17 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures for the lighting and electrical systems behind those recalls are here.
Whether you're sorting out a lighting circuit, verifying VTEC engine specs, or working through a scheduled service, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and correct specification for your specific 1993 Prelude.
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTIN
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNER
TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
USE '94 ACCORD SERVICE MANUAL TO ADJUST TIMING BELT TENSION. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC
SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET
SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET
INFORMATION ON HONING FIBER REINFORCED METAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 17 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AW
DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE DURING ABOVE ACCIDENT.
MY SON PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT INJURED HIS LEFT HAND. AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, HE HAD IT INSPECTED BY A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO AC
ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO THE CLEAR COAT ON MY 1993 HONDA PRELUDE STARTED PEELING OFF THE TRUNK AND ROOF OF MY CAR. THE HOOD DID NOT PEEL BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED AND REPLACED ABOUT 1 YEAR PRIOR
ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO THE CLEAR COAT ON MY 1993 HONDA PRELUDE STARTED PEELING OFF THE TRUNK AND ROOF OF MY CAR. THE HOOD DID NOT PEEL BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED AND REPLACED ABOUT 1 YEAR PRIOR
Showing the 5 most serious of 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
