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  • Jul 13, 2010, 06:16 AM
    carlf00
    1991 honda civic won't start after replacing distributor
    Hi I have a 1991 1.4i duel carbrettor hoda civic, when I bought it it worked but was real cranky for about 20mins till it warmed up, I had a few people look at it with me as I'm only in my first year of mechanics... and everyone including my tutor said I needed to replace my distributor, so I did just that assuring that all leads were in correct place when refitted, it also has brand new spark plugs and I place the number 1 piston to top dead centre, so I know the firing order is correct but it still won't start, I would rele appreciate it if anyone could enlighten me on any other issue it may be thank you... carl
  • Jul 13, 2010, 06:30 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    I only recommend genuine Honda distributor housings, where it's OK to install an aftermarket Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil. Over 50% of new aftermarket distributors for Hondas don't work at AMHD.

    What brand of distributor did you install? Was it new or used?
  • Jul 13, 2010, 06:46 AM
    carlf00
    I was told it was off the same car as mine, and used... I know nothing else
  • Jul 13, 2010, 06:56 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    If you have no reason to suspect that the internal distributor sensors (CKP, TDC, or CYL) are bad, I usually recommend replacing the ICM and coil:

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

    Then, if it still doesn't work, install the new ICM and coil in a new Honda distributor housing. All of this presupposes that the CEL comes on and goes off, after 2 seconds, when the ignition switch is turned to ON (Position II).
  • Jul 13, 2010, 07:23 AM
    carlf00
    So you think I should just put the bits in the old haousin... I was told this if it didn't fit... but I think I may do and see what happens... thank you, il be intouch lol
  • Jul 13, 2010, 07:31 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Yes, I'd first try installing a new ICM and coil in your old distributor. The odds are pretty high that this will solve the problem, if the internal sensors are fine. This is a very common problem on Hondas.
  • Jul 13, 2010, 07:35 AM
    carlf00
    Yeah I was told its more than likley to be the coil, so thank you very much for your help, its much appreciated

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