1988 Honda Civic Engine quits

Tiny
DADDYMEGL
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  • 1988 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 19,000 MILES
My 1988 Honda Civic starts and runs untill it heats up then quits and wont start till it cools down.L have replaced plugs. Rotor and cap. No help.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 AT 11:22 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Next time it quits don't wait do below:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, If you can hear the fuel pump come On- check the fuel pressure with a fuel pressure tester designed for your fuel system to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pick-up strainer/fuel pump/pressure regulator and also listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light and see if it flashing, If you don't hear the fuel pump, check the fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay-Depends on what type ignition system is yours, No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, camshaft and crankshaft position sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply to your vehicle disregard it meaning if it doesn't come with one ignore it and continue testing
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 AT 6:54 AM

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