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    Oct 4, 2013, 02:06 PM
    What would cause distributor failure in 1999 Honda civic ex?
    I have replaced the distributor twice and before I do a third time would like to know what might cause the failures?
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    Oct 4, 2013, 03:29 PM
    Based on a theory that possibly the replacement distributors aren't being installed exactly right, maybe review of these procedure would be helpful(?).

    Distributor Problems in a Honda Civic | eHow
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    Oct 4, 2013, 05:27 PM
    Only install a genuine Honda distributor. Aftermarket distributors for Hondas are only suitable for boat anchors. To keep the cost down, you could install a genuine Honda distributor housing, along with an aftermarket igniter and coil, to keep the cost down. Only a genuine Honda distributor will give you the reliability you need. Genuine Honda distributors tend to last 75,000 to 125,000 miles.
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