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DG
Mar 14, 2010, 08:55 AM
1997 chevy prism. Getting fuel but has no spark to spark plugs. What is the most common problem

kitch428
Mar 14, 2010, 10:22 AM
Most common problem is the ignition coil.

TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 14, 2010, 02:07 PM
Perform tests in the link below:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-11.html#post2123675

If replacing the coil (inside the distributor), as kitch428 recommended, does not solve the problem, focus on the rest of the distributor. In most cases, the problem will be with the Ignition Control Module (ICM) or with the distributor itself--internal sensors go bad, which are not serviceable. Your distributor appears to have all of the inherent shortcomings of a Honda distributor--high bearing wear rate and short CKP, TDC, and CYP sensor life. ICMs look to be very expensive for your car. Keep the salvage yard option open.

DG
Mar 14, 2010, 03:36 PM
Thanks but I got it.

TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 14, 2010, 03:45 PM
What was the solution?

DG
Mar 14, 2010, 03:55 PM
I replaced the coil rotor bug and capI betting it was the coil but the items were ugly.
Thanks

TxGreaseMonkey
Mar 14, 2010, 04:07 PM
Nice job!