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    Apr 8, 2009, 03:43 PM
    1992 Honda Civic DX no spark
    I just found this site and it is great. I do have to say, you all are more then willing to help everyone.

    I just got a 1992 Honda civic DX, 1.5L Auto, 200K miles from a friend for nothing. It sat for two years but I was able to get it running and it ran good. After I changed the alternator, front rotors, brakes, calipers, rear brake lines all filters it was actually running pretty good. But I turned it off one night and the next morning it would not start, its cranks over, but no spark. Here is what I have done so far, just from reading the posts here:

    1. Turn the ignition switch on (not start) the CEL comes on and then goes off after two seconds.
    2. I do hear the main relay click, the fuel pump run and a second click.
    3. I checked all fuses, under the dash and hood all look good.
    4. I checked the MAP sensor - 5.02V
    5. I changed the ICM before I read here that Advance Auto parts can check them
    6. I checked the coil as per the Hynes manual, and it checked out okay
    7. I checked the wiring in the distributor, all checked out okay.
    8. I changed the plugs, wires, cap and rotor two days before this problem started.
    9. I ohmed out the CKP/CYP/TDC sensors at the plug as per the hynes manual and they checked out okay.

    I checked everything multiple times, same result

    Does it sound like distributor/ECM? Would the CKP/CYP/TDC sensors cause this? It looked like the one behind and above the rotor had a crack in the case. It sounds as though everyone asks the same thing. Is there a way to pin point it down closer or am I already there?

    Thanks,:confused:
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    Apr 8, 2009, 04:40 PM

    You've done a very good job of testing your Civic. It's very close to running. I would, however, replace the coil--bench testing is almost useless. It will likely start.

    When you installed the new ICM, did you apply a thin, even coat of silicone heat-transfer grease to the back of it?
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    Apr 8, 2009, 04:49 PM
    Thank you for responding,  So you are thinking it is the coil instead of the whole distributor?
    Yes I applied a thin even coat of silicone heat transfer grease between the icm and heat sink.
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    Apr 8, 2009, 05:10 PM

    If installing a new coil doesn't solve the problem, then I would replace the distributor housing (genuine Honda only) and reuse your ICM and coil. That should definitely take care of the problem. ICMs and coils should really be replaced every 120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first. I normally recommend replacing them together, if the individual can afford to.
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    Apr 8, 2009, 05:28 PM
    I will try this tomorrow and let you know the outcome...

    Thank for the help!
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    Apr 9, 2009, 02:15 PM
    That was it, I guess I learned not to trust the book. I guess they are more like GUIDElines, not the code.

    Txgreasemonkey - Thank you, you are a master
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    Apr 9, 2009, 02:19 PM

    Good for you. I hope others read this thread--it will save them a lot of aggrevation.

    Sounds like you got a fantastic deal on your Civic. I hope you can keep it running for years. Here are some tips that might help it along:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post219991

    Bench testing ICMs is also not reliable.

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