[sarahb19]

So buy a new distributor housing thing? is the ckp a crankshaft position sensor because its throwing a #4 code which according to everything I've found online is a crankshaft position sensor but we couldn't find that sensor on the car or at autozone to buy it... how exactly do I find a distibutor housing?

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Yes, your problem is almost solved. You definitely need a new distributor housing, since the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) is inside the distributor housing. Go to Honda, or buy a Honda distributor housing online. Then, install the new ICM in the new distributor housing. Reuse your existing distributor cap. This link should help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post288473

Doing it this way, you will not have wasted any money. Honda distributor housings tend to last around 90,000 miles--after that the bearing and sensors go.

[sarahb19]

Is a distributor the same as distributor housing?? will it come with all the sensors in it?

[TxGreaseMonkey]

When you say a complete Honda distributor, most people think of a component consisting of the distributor cap, rotor, ICM, internal sensors (Cranshaft Position Sensor, Cylinder Position Sensor, and Top Dead Center Sensor), inside a housing. The housing consists of all the internal sensors, but it does not come with the distributor cap, rotor, and ICM--therefore, it's cheaper.

[sarahb19]

Well we ordered a distributor and it does not come with a rotor or cap but does come with the ICM so hopefully it's the right one with all the sensors and stuff.

[TxGreaseMonkey]

That's fine. However, if you ordered one without an ICM, you'd save money and be able to use the new one you bought from AutoZone.

[sarahb19]

I know but I couldn't find one that was the right kind for his car.if it doesn't start after we replace this than I give up!

[sarahb19]

Hey I got another question but its about my car... today it started surging when its in park and nuetral.the RPM goes up than down than up than down even though I'm not pushing the gas pedal and its in park or nuetral.any ideas on what it could be?oh and my car is a 2002 mitsubishi lancer

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Clean the Idle Air Control Valve (IACV):

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post1054149

[sarahb19]

Where is the IACV on a lancer

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Either on top or on the back of the throttle body. It would be best if you bought a Haynes Manual for your car.

[sarahb19]

OK... also, we replaced the distributor on the honda and the car still dies out almost right after being started when given gas.my fiancé thinks its bad gas causing it because the inside of his tank was all rusted and he cleaned it out but yesterday he let some gas out of it and it was a dark orangeish reddish color.do you think bad gas would now be the problem?

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Rust in a tank is nasty and almost impossible to get rid of--it just keeps coming back. My experience has been that the only thing that works is replacing the tank and changing the fuel filter.

[sarahb19]

Well he just put in a new fuel filter and clean gas and the car starts than dies and than won't start back up

[sarahb19]

Where is the fuel pipe located at

[billy goat 1979]

Another trick is to pull out an o2 sensor or drop exhaust before cat.. poss pluged cat.. fixed 3 hondas and one jeep this way