91 Civic error codes 4 and 8
1991 Honda Civic 1.5L
Car wouldn't start (no spark). Replaced ignition control module (igniter?) 6 weeks ago. Three weeks ago stranded at airport. Engine cranked fine but would rarely hit. Pull start worked (manual transmission). Made it home and car would not even hit next morning. Replaced plugs/plug wires and fuel filter and solved problem. Two weeks later I changed the starter as it would turn very slow or not at all unless I banged on it with a large wrench. That night car suddenly died 3 blocks from home. I found the coild and distributor cap were badly burnt so I replaced them. Car then made it about 20 miles and died again (no spark). I then changed the entire distributor and car has made it almost 200 miles now.
After changing distributor I had to manually adjust timing by engine idle/response since I had no timing light. The car now runs pretty good but not perfect. I now get error codes 4 and 8 (crank position and top dead center sensors). Why would I get these errors with a new distributor? Should I disconnect the battery to reset the ECU/ECM and see what happens?
What, if anything, could be causing my electrical failures. I do not want to get stranded again and need to replace the distributor or parts inside any time soon.
Thanks