1996 HONDA Prelude H22A4 (USDM)/H22A (Japan, Europe) (BB)
BB / 2-door Coupe / Global (notably Japan, North America, Europe, Australia)
H22A4 (USDM)H22A (Japan, Europe)Exact year/trim recordSilver
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Timing belt wear requires replacement every 105,000 miles
- Valve cover gasket leaks
- Power steering pump noise
First checks
- Verify timing belt replacement history
- Inspect for oil leaks around valve cover and head gasket
- Check suspension bushings and ball joints
Before replacing parts
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- The 1996 Prelude in the US features the H22A4 with VTEC, while Japan and Europe may have similar H22A variants differing slightly in power and emissions.
- Markets vary by transmission availability; manual preferred for sport variant enthusiasts.