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  • Jan 31, 2010, 10:35 AM
    rhynoldj
    I have a 1989 honda accord car will not start after arc from battery to distributor
    I was replacing the distributor cap when I accidentally arc from the + battery terminal to the distributor body. I checked the fuses, coil, but they all check out good. Any ideas?
  • Jan 31, 2010, 10:46 AM
    prwoowrp

    I don't think it has anything to do with it. (I could be wrong)
    Did you replace the dist button too?

    EDIT: Oh wait... you arc'd it to the body? Did you have it out of the head?


    The reason I ask is this... If you had the rotor button out, it may be possible that it could line up 180 degrees out which could throw out the timing. If you had the whole body out, unless you were EXTREMELY careful, it's more likely that the dist shaft rotated and the timing is out that way.


    In that case you have to find TDC, the firing order (should be on the head) and locate the number 1 cylinder on the dist head... then line all of that up, put it together. If it's still out pull it apart, rotate the crank ONE whole rotation, put it back together and try again.
  • Jan 31, 2010, 12:24 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    You may need to replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM):

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

    ICMs have a microchip inside that can be easily damaged.
  • Jan 31, 2010, 03:20 PM
    rhynoldj
    I did not have the whole distributor out just replaced the cap and rotor.
  • Jan 31, 2010, 03:24 PM
    rhynoldj

    I also tried replacing the ICM it didn't change the situation.
  • Jan 31, 2010, 03:27 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    It may also have taken out an internal distributor sensor; e.g. CKP, TDC, or CYP.
  • Jan 31, 2010, 03:29 PM
    rhynoldj
    Also, the car will roll start.
  • Jan 31, 2010, 03:49 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Remove and fully charge or replace the battery.
  • Jan 31, 2010, 06:04 PM
    rhynoldj
    Checked the battery it is registering 12v.
  • Jan 31, 2010, 06:09 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Not good enough. 12 volts means little--check the amperage draw.
  • Feb 2, 2010, 08:36 AM
    rhynoldj
    I charged the battery, still nothing.

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