[olatwice]

Thank you for your help TxGreaseMonkey.

[TxGreaseMonkey]

olatwice, what was the solution to your problem?

[Hondagirl615]

TxGreaseMonkey:
I am sad to say that my car hasn't started since I posted this "thread". We tried what you said, even charged the battery, replaced the ICM and the Coil in the original distributor housing and it's still not running. We also tried getting a new distributor, but that didn't make it run either. The CEL go right out and I hear the fuel pump, or at least what I am deducting as the fuel pump. We checked the fuses. I'm so at a loss for words here. Any other help you can give would be great. Thanks again.

[Hondagirl615]

It cranks, but doesn't start.

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Since the CEL comes on for 2 seconds and goes out, after the ignition switch is turned to ON (Position II), the problem is likely distributor related. Just be sure the timing belt did not break. Remove the oil filler cap, have someone else crank the starter motor, and ensure the camshaft rotates.

Over 50% of new aftermarket distributors for Hondas don't work at AMHD. Was the new distributor a genuine Honda part? If not, install your new ICM and coil in a genuine Honda distributor housing. It should then fire right up.

If the problem persists, see if there was a TSB on the ignition switch. There may be wear or pitting in the switch.

[Hondagirl615]

I was finally able to take it to a mechanic today he said he spent all of 2 minutes on it. He told me they took the distributor cap off and the rotor didn't spin so he says it's definitely the timing belt. Is that true that if the rotor doesn't spin then it's definitely the timing belt?

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Yes. Unfortunately, the repairs will be expensive.