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    stpctst Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 7, 2007, 06:05 PM
    Distributor rotor won't turn
    Why won't my rotor spin when I turn the ignition for my honda civic?
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    Nov 7, 2007, 06:57 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by stpctst
    why wont my rotor spin when I turn the ignition for my honda civic?
    Do you mean: when you rotate the distributor, the rotor doesn't rotate with it?
    That is normal. The rotor will only rotate if the cam is turning, too...
    Needing more information as to what other problems you are encountering...
    Not startintg or just not turning over? No spark, etc...
    Let us know!
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    labman Posts: 10,580, Reputation: 551
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    Nov 7, 2007, 08:33 PM
    Check your timing belt.
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