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napoleon2
Jan 10, 2008, 05:27 PM
My 92 civic ex died on me last week so I replaced the coil and it started working again.
Two days later, after driving it for about 150km, it died on me again... this time it happened while I was driving.

Can anyone help me with this?

TxGreaseMonkey
Jan 10, 2008, 06:03 PM
Test/replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM), which is inside the distributor. Remember to apply silicone grease to the back of the ICM, before reinstallation.

napoleon2
Jan 13, 2008, 11:33 PM
What if I just replace the whole distributor?
Apparently the distributor was re-assembled a couple years ago (I just bought the car and it came with the service records).
Could it more than just the distributor? I just don't want the car to die again in mid traffic.

Thanks

TxGreaseMonkey
Jan 14, 2008, 08:30 AM
That should definitely solve the problem. Be sure to install a genuine Honda distributor. Here's how to do the work yourself:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-46563-4.html#post288473

napoleon2
Jan 16, 2008, 06:47 PM
Thanks for the help!!

poopstar
Jan 18, 2008, 02:11 PM
Txgreasemonkey... I also have the same problem, and I read your faq. But I'm having trouble reaching the screw securing the rotor. What exactly do you mean by "hit the starter a few times"?

TxGreaseMonkey
Jan 18, 2008, 06:09 PM
Have the starter motor rotate the distributor shaft just enough to provide access to the screw securing the rotor.