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    Oct 17, 2007, 07:03 PM
    95 Civic won't start
    On my way to work, my 95 Civic EX just died on me. When I got it home, the first thing I did was check for spark. There is no spark. I do spell gas though when I was checking for spark. I recently replaced plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor. Just today I replaced the ignitor in the distributor and still no luck. Could it be the ignition coil. Any ideas on where to go from here?
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    Oct 17, 2007, 07:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jp22
    On my way to work, my 95 Civic EX just died on me. When I got it home, the first thing I did was check for spark. There is no spark. I do spell gas though when I was checking for spark. I recently replaced plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor. Just today I replaced the ignitor in the distributor and still no luck. Could it be the ignition coil.? Any ideas on where to go from here?
    Check all the fuses and if they're good, you can check the coil before replacing it:
    Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the terminals. Replace the coil if the resistance is not within specifications.
    NOTE: Resistance will vary with the coil temperature; specifications are at 68°F
    Primary Winding Resistance : 0.6 - 0.8 Ohms
    Secondary Winding Resistance : 12.8 - 19.2 kOhms
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    Oct 17, 2007, 07:43 PM
    Perform the tests listed in Sections A and B below:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...das-46563.html

    Be sure and answer the 3 basic diagnostic questions and run the K-Test on your ECM. Also, it's not uncommon for the sensors (CKP, CYL, and TDC) to go in these older Honda distributors. Unfortunately, they are unserviceable.

    Because of the age of your Civic, it's best to just replace the old coil. Just like ICMs, they are a problematic component and prone to failure, due to heat. Bench testing does not duplicate harsh, real life conditions. AutoZone can test the coil with a Well's machine, which better simulates the effects of heat on the coil. Still, I would replace it, if you plan on keeping the car. One of the keys to "like new" reliability on older Hondas is to replace the ICM, coil, distributor housing (Honda only), main relay, and ECM every 120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first. If you price this out, we are not talking a lot of money, especially if you shop around for the best price.
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