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    David m0z Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 20, 2007, 11:45 PM
    1991 honda crx SI (surges)
    Hello I am pretty new at this whole car thing but I recently bought a 1991 Honda Crx Si with a 1.6 DOHC ZC engine in it. The car starts just fine and also idles great, the only problem I have is when I step on the gas. The car wants to almost die and the tachometer goes all wacko like down to 0 and then back up to the regular rpm. The car does it in every single gear even in neutral. I was thinking that it could be the distributor but I am not exactly sure and don't want so spend 200 bucks quite yet. If I could get any input it would be greatly appreciated thanks
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    Mar 21, 2007, 07:24 AM
    Replace the igniter. Here's what it looks like and costs:

    Zip Code Entry at PartsAmerica.com

    Here's how to replace it:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post265896

    Personally, I would replace the coil and rotor, as well, while you have the distributor open.
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    Mar 21, 2007, 10:44 PM
    Thanks txgreasemonkey, I'm just going to get a whole new (used) distributor for 50 bucks its in great condition, ps thanks for the quick reply! You rock

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