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  • Sep 2, 2009, 10:12 AM
    ssackett
    1991 Civic Si. Bad ICM. Again?
    I have a 1991 Civic Si. It was running fine for m onths, then in the last days of its life it stalled a couple times while driving it and wouldn't start sparatically. Well One day I started it up and moved it into my driveway and then it would not start after that. I noticed some dry cracks on my main relay and resolder them.. That didn't work.. I then remembered before it died the check engine light would come once after driving it for awhile sometimes. I checked the code and it was code 15. So I figured it must be the ICM.. I changed it and on my first try it started up with out a hiccup. I let it run for a little and shut it off and went back into the house.. Well the next day I tried to start it and it is NOT starting again. Could the ICM be burt out again? What other issue can it be? I am getting frustrated. Thanks for any help!
  • Sep 2, 2009, 11:38 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Make sure you applied silicone heat-transfer compound to the back of the new ICM. I'd recommend that you replace the coil, also. Here's how to properly do the work:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post265896
  • Sep 2, 2009, 12:51 PM
    ssackett

    Ya ill try the coil as well. I just think its very very odd it started up right after I changed my ICM and now its dead in the water again..
  • Sep 2, 2009, 12:53 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Run the tests in Sections 1 and 2 of the Sticky.
  • Sep 2, 2009, 01:00 PM
    ssackett

    Ya I printed the test out and will try them tonight. Thanks again for your response. I was so happy the other night when I fixed it and now its back to where I started. Its been a learning experience which will help me in the long run though.
  • Sep 2, 2009, 01:03 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Yes. Then you'll be in a better position to help others, too.
  • Sep 2, 2009, 01:07 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Code 15 is definitely ICM-related. Be sure to reset the ECM by removing the 7.5A Backup Fuse, in the under hood fuse box, for 10 seconds.

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