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  • Jan 10, 2008, 05:27 PM
    napoleon2
    92 civic ex --- will not start!
    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?
  • Jan 10, 2008, 06:03 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    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.
  • Jan 13, 2008, 11:33 PM
    napoleon2
    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
  • Jan 14, 2008, 08:30 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    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-t...tml#post288473
  • Jan 16, 2008, 06:47 PM
    napoleon2
    Thanks for the help!!
  • Jan 18, 2008, 02:11 PM
    poopstar
    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"?
  • Jan 18, 2008, 06:09 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    Have the starter motor rotate the distributor shaft just enough to provide access to the screw securing the rotor.

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