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    godshalldennis Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 11, 2009, 05:36 PM
    Car won't start
    I have a 93 honda civic dx and the other day I pulled up to a stop sign and it died.After I opened the hood I noticed that the spark plug cover that sits down inside the head popped up a couple of inches and there is oil inside with the spark plug,as of right now it turns over but won't start. Id appreciate any tips.
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    Jan 11, 2009, 05:41 PM

    Sounds like you need to remove the cylinder head cover and replace the spark plug seals (4).

    If the CEL comes on and goes off, after 2 seconds, when the ignition switch is turned to ON, and you can hear the fuel pump run during this interval, then I would replace the Ignition Control Module and coil:

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

    These two items are responsible for most "sudden death" experiences by Hondas. Be sure to apply a thin, even coat of heat-transfer silicone compound to the back of the ICM. If the component and the heat sink are simply placed together, the small air gaps (insulator) that naturally exist between them will inhibit heat transfer. By filling these gaps, the compound allows a direct path through which heat can travel. Failure to apply this grease is one reason why some Hondas suddenly die. Attention to detail makes a big difference with modern-day electronics.
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