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    sukhgill Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 31, 2010, 06:41 PM
    1992 honda civic engine light came on and some time won't start.
    I have honda civic 1992 and the check engine light came on went to auto shop he said problem in distributor than I buy used distributor from junkyard and replaced but after 2 day light came on again. Went to auto shop they said problem in distributor. Some time my car won't start it start but after 2 sec off than I have to wait for 15 mint then start fine in one click. Please tell me the problem.
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    Oct 31, 2010, 06:45 PM

    What exact code was most recently thrown?
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    Nov 1, 2010, 11:33 PM
    Code 9
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    Nov 2, 2010, 06:24 AM

    Code 9 = Cylinder Position Sensor (CYP). Internal distributor sensors are not serviceable.

    You will need to replace the distributor housing (genuine Honda only). Over 50% of new aftermarket distributors for Hondas, at AMHD, have not worked. The others have not been real reliable. To save money, replace the ICM and coil in the new housing:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post265896
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    Nov 12, 2011, 01:18 PM
    No offence but that's why you buy quality used parts or brand new parts not ones from a junkyard
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