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RPM will not go over 3500 RPM
T.WATK8NS88
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1994 HONDA PRELUDE
2.3L
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
162,000 MILES
For some reason my engine will not let me accelerate over 3500 rpm. Please help.
Friday, August 4th, 2017 AT 7:56 PM
1 Reply
KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,643 POSTS
Hello,
It sounds like you have a catalytic converter that is plugs. Here is a guide to help you confirm the problem:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter
and if so
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms
Please run this test and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.
Cheers, Ken
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