1998 Honda Civic wont start no spark

1998 HONDA CIVIC
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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HANKENSTIEN99
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was driving and it surged a few times its done it before it feels like the clutch might be slipping but this time it just died and wouldnt start. i put in a new ignition module and checked the distributor with ohm meter it seemed to check out also checked the battery it had 12 volts also cleaned the battery cables the cap and rotor are a few months old any ideas thanx hank
Feb 16, 2010 at 7:56 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Pick your symptom,and get back with some result.

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 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, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. 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, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.


No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
Feb 16, 2010 at 6:16 PM
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