1992 Honda Prelude RPM needle jumps, car losing power

1992 HONDA PRELUDE
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MARKNANO
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When car is in idle, sometimes the engine will shut off. When it is running, car will jerk and lose power for a moment and run fine again. RPM needle goes up and down when car loses power. There was one day that the engine shut off and wont start back again. After 2 days, starts fine again. These problems comes and goes. Sometimes it will do it once a week. sometimes everyday.
Mar 31, 2009 at 1:27 AM
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F4I_GUY
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How much does the RPM flucuate by?

If the tachometer needle is not representing what the actual engine speed is, then it is most likely your ICM that has failed.
Apr 3, 2009 at 6:20 PM
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MARKNANO
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RPM goes to zero
Apr 6, 2009 at 1:41 PM
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F4I_GUY
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You should run some ICM/igniter tests. What you will most likely find is that you will have to replace the ICM inside the distributor.
Apr 6, 2009 at 5:29 PM
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MARKNANO
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I replaced the distributor. Its running fine now. Thanks!
Apr 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM
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F4I_GUY
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I'm glad you fixed the problem!
Apr 21, 2009 at 5:33 PM