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  • Nov 2, 2009, 01:59 PM
    moonman555
    My 1990 Honda Civic LX quit while driving
    While I was driving down the road my Honda suddenly lost all power, the check engine light came on, the battery and the oil light both came on as well. I pulled over to the side of the road tried to start my car back up and nothing happened. I can't seem to figure out what happened can anybody help?
  • Nov 2, 2009, 02:02 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    . Check the timing belt. Ensure the camshaft rotates, when you crank the engine--remove the oil fill cap and look inside the valve cover.

    . Check for codes.:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post832012

    . Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil:

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

    This is a common problem on Hondas.
  • Nov 9, 2009, 10:09 PM
    moonman555
    Thanks for the help I replaced my ignition coil and my car is back up and running.
  • Nov 10, 2009, 07:24 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Good job.
  • Nov 10, 2009, 12:54 PM
    moonman555
    Well I didn't get very far my car broke down again. Can oil down in my spark plugs cause my coil to burn up? Or should I try replacing ignition control module?
  • Nov 10, 2009, 01:12 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    I believe the problem is with the ICM.
  • Nov 10, 2009, 03:53 PM
    moonman555
    All right I'll figure it out where is that usually located and is it hard to fix? Also I replaced my head gasket seals and noticed my timing chain was a little loose, how tight is it supposed to be? We think it might be that to.

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