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67novass
Nov 29, 2006, 10:37 PM
I have a 1989 honda civic lx that has been a great car.Lately it wants to shut down after running for awhile. It starts fine in the morning or after sitting around.And when its running down the road its fine.It usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes for it to fail.It will not start up right away but it will after about 5 minutes. I have already changed the fuel pump and fuel filter but to no avail.I finally checked the led error code right after it shut down and it flashed a code 15 which is the (ignition output signal).I guess I am just asking if anyone knows what I should try at this time.What part could be causing these symptoms?I appreciate your time and sorry about the long explanation.
Thanks
-mike

TxGreaseMonkey
Nov 30, 2006, 08:35 AM
Your Ignition Control Module (igniter), inside your distributor, is bad. Remember to coat the back of the new igniter with silicone grease, which is often included with the new component. It helps heat transfer.

rstephenson
Sep 26, 2007, 02:47 PM
Thank you to txgreasemonkey, this fixed my 89 civic after pulling my hair out. Bought the ignitor at autozone for $69.95, installed it myself, have put almost 1000 miles on it since then with no problems.