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1993 Honda Civic the car went dead while I was going to wor

Tiny
MMICHEAUX
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  • 1993 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,000 MILES
I checked the fuel filter and the fuel pump and the car will not turn over // I was wondering could it have anything to do with the spark plugs and wiring /// or could the distributor cap be bad //// im I on the wrong track /// the car acts as if it is going to start but does not turn over and when it was going it went dead and has not crunk sense
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Monday, March 23rd, 2009 AT 5:45 PM

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Tiny
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Distributor failures are very common on these vehicles.

Have you checked for strong spark yet mmicheaux? That is the first step to diagnosing your vehicle.
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Monday, March 23rd, 2009 AT 5:49 PM
Tiny
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How do I check for strong spark // remove the spark plug wire and see if there is a spark right
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Monday, March 23rd, 2009 AT 6:06 PM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_an_ignition_system.htm

This link will explain how to properly check for spark.

But yes, you remove the spark plug wire, put a screwdriver into the wire and hold it about 1/4" away from a chassis ground and it should spark while the vehicle is being cranked.
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Monday, March 23rd, 2009 AT 6:09 PM

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