1993 Honda Civic Cel Comes On After Car Sits While Engine Cranks Wont Start

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BSK21088
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The CEL comes on after the car sits for a while and the engine cranks but wont start. Once the light goes off car starts and runs great. How long i have to wait depends on how long its been sitting. Usually doesn't happen when the weather is nice. If its raining forget it. I already checked the battery, fuses, and distributor ignitor module. Diagnostic code reader says no code present. Dont want to spend tons of cash on the car b/c its not worth much anyway. Thinking about replacing entire distributor with a reman.???? Idk what to do now?
Jan 31, 2013 at 11:25 PM
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HMAC300
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have a pro frun scans he may get something youcan't check fuelpressure as well. check crank and cam sensors for high resistance as well as connections
Feb 1, 2013 at 4:23 AM
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