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johnwfranks
May 28, 2011, 04:35 AM
Car won't fire at all. Code 14. Sound like engine jumped timing but belt is fine and tight.
Main relay working fine.

TxGreaseMonkey
May 28, 2011, 06:51 AM
Perform tests in the link below:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-2.html#post229012

Code 14 is a problem with the Idle Air Control Valve (IACV). Before replacing it, try cleaning:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-7.html#post1054149

If the CEL comes on and goes off after 2 seconds, when the ignition switch is turned to ON (Position II), the problem is distributor related. Usually, replacing the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil solves the problem:

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

johnwfranks
May 28, 2011, 01:38 PM
Already did that. Usually it will at least sputter when IACV is dirty.
Not the solution.