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  • Dec 13, 2008, 07:09 PM
    1997banditcivic
    1997 honda civic has no spark at sparkplugs
    My 1997 honda civic ex has no spark at spark plugs but has power in the distribbutor I have changed distributor,mainrelay,crankshaftposition sensor, and still no spark if any one knows what it may let me know
  • Dec 13, 2008, 07:17 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Replace the ignitor and coil:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post265896

    Here's what the ignitor looks like:

    http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/Pro...pe=194&PTSet=A

    Here's what the coil looks like:

    http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/Pro...pe=190&PTSet=A
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:43 PM
    1997banditcivic

    I have tried three different distributors I'm guessing that's not it but I will try changing it
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:49 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Test all underdash and underhood fuses with a test light or multimeter.

    Does the CEL come on for 2 seconds and then go off, when the ignition switch is turned to ON?

    Many people on this site have had problems with even new aftermarket distributors for Hondas.
  • Dec 16, 2008, 06:22 PM
    1997banditcivic
    The cel light comes on and stays on
  • Dec 16, 2008, 06:39 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Perform K-Test on the ECM:

    The K-Test: Remove the MAP Sensor connector and turn the ignition switch to ON (not start). Using a multimeter, check for 5 volts going between the MAP Sensor connector's reference wire (+) and ground. As you look at the connector, this is the socket on the right. Really press the black test lead into a cleaned main ECM ground on the thermostat housing. If the voltage is low, it's probably indicating ECM failure. Most failed ECMs will record a fraction of a volt. To me, the K-Test is simple, elegant, and accurate.

    Likely, the ECM is bad, which explains why there's no spark.

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