Prelude S Will Not Start

[MattHolm]

Hello everyone,

I'm kinda desperate right now. I don't have very much money to spend and my 1990 prelude S (not Si) suddenly wont start. I got it to start and as I was driving out of my driveway the car simply stalled and wouldn't start. You can hear the starter motor working and turning over but the engine wont budge. I heard that the main relay is likely the problem however, after getting behind my fuse box to check, I found out that the S model doesn't have a main relay. I check all of my fuses and none of them are blown... Can anyone help me out here? It would save me a lot of money if I could do it myself.

Thanks a bunch guys, your all very helpful.

-Matt

[spiffyguido]

Do this after letting the car sit for at least 15 minutes:

When you turn the key to the 'On' position without starting it do you hear the fuel pump run? Keep your door open when you turn the key and listen down the driver's side of the car. You should hear a whirring sound as the pump primes.

Let us know what you find.

[MattHolm]

Yeah you can hear it prime... I just checked my distributor cap and it needs to be replaced. Im pretty should that's the problem. I'm hoping it is at least.

[spiffyguido]

Here's hopin'.

Let us know how you make out.