SPONSORED LINKS

Engine no start?

Tiny
REDNECK46
  • MEMBER
  • 1994 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 194,939 MILES
I have had this car started once, then it has lost its spark I am getting fuel, I replaced the icm checked for voltage at the distributor and I have voltage, I also have good grounds, just no spark. I also checked the coil its good.
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 AT 4:21 PM

19 Replies

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Hi redneck46, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Check and test the TDC/Crank angle sensor in the distributor
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
REDNECK46
  • MEMBER
  • 10 POSTS
How do I check the TDC, there are two pickup sensers in the distributor one behind the rotor button and one behind that one
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Check the resistances on it and also for short to ground-the fix here if its the problem is distributor replacement.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
REDNECK46
  • MEMBER
  • 10 POSTS
TDC checks good, what else can I check.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
What kind of readings did you have on the coil's primary and secondary windings?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Also you need to check the wiring back to the computer for short and open if none found get the computer tested.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
REDNECK46
  • MEMBER
  • 10 POSTS
The readings on the coil were 1.0 and 16000 which is good right. I am stating to think I have a bad computor
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Specs-Could very well be the computer


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_honda_6.jpg

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
REDNECK46
  • MEMBER
  • 10 POSTS
If I have 12 volts on both terminals of the coil it should fire the plugs right.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Put a test light on the negative side of the coil and crank engine over it should be blinking
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
REDNECK46
  • MEMBER
  • 10 POSTS
Light stays on not blinking.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Bring the computer in and get it tested
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
REDNECK46
  • MEMBER
  • 10 POSTS
I did some more testing on the TDC and the other senser in the distributor, on the ac scale I got a reading of 1.0 on the senser at the bottom of the distributor and.32 on the senser on the top of the distributor. On the ohm scale with the beep I got a reading of.298 and when I turned the distributor shaft I get a beep on the meter when each time the sensers make contact with thier contact wheel.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Earlier I gave you the specs for the TDC/Sensor check the resistances if it out of specs replace the distributor-
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
REDNECK46
  • MEMBER
  • 10 POSTS
The specs are low at 298 ohms, comparedto what it needs to be, your specs say it should be 350 to 700. So I should replace the distributor.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Its your shot on the distributor-double check the ignition system
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
REDNECK46
  • MEMBER
  • 10 POSTS
What do you mean when you say double check the ignition system?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Everything you have tested or checked came out good in relates to no spark-The TDC sensor didn't make it-my last respond will be to replace the distributor
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
REDNECK46
  • MEMBER
  • 10 POSTS
Thank you for your help, car is running great.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 AT 12:07 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links