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rsw1954
Mar 30, 2008, 08:56 AM
CEL goes out as it should after 2 seconds and it is getting fuel but no spark. Here's what I have tried.
New Main Relay
New Coil
New ECM
New dist.cap
There is 12 volts present at the 2 wire connection on the dist.but the engine just spins. This all started the other day when I was having problems with the car starting on warm days after sitting for several hours but after about 5 minutes of trying it would start and run fine. In the morning when it was cool it started just great and also on cold days. I decided to change the main relay and this did not help. I bought a new rotor button and a distributor cap because I found a crack in the old one. When I tried the rotor button on the dist. shaft it was loose so I left the old one in and replaced the Dist. cap. I then started the car and it ran fine till I cut it off. When I went to start it the next morning it would not start and this is where I have gotten stumped. Help!!
P.S. I checked the timing belt and timing and all looks good.

TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 30, 2008, 02:54 PM
I would replace the Ignition Control Module:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-46563-4.html#post265896

rsw1954
Mar 30, 2008, 03:28 PM
My mistake I have replaced the Ignition control module instead of the ECM. I also found a rotor button and replace it.

TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 30, 2008, 05:33 PM
Next, I would focus on the distributor housing. Internal sensors may have failed. I only recommend using genuine Honda replacement distributor housings.

rsw1954
Mar 31, 2008, 03:44 AM
What other sensors are inside the distributor other than the top dead center sensor??

TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 31, 2008, 07:39 AM
. Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP). Determines timing for fuel injection and ignition of each cylinder and also detects engine speed.

. Cylinder Position Sensor (CYP). Detects position of No. 1 cylinder for sequential fuel injection to each cylinder.