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Old 23 Feb 2005, 03:13 pm
Natman
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Default Re: Ignition problem

On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 11:13:12 -0700, "BigBadBob"
<themightymutt2000@yahoo.com> wrote:

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>I just recently tried to replace the distributor cap and rotor on my 94 =
>Integra LS (non VTEC). There was nothing wrong with them, I just felt =
>that it was time to replace them. The replacements looked identicle for =
>both parts, but when I put them on, the engine would crank but wouldn't =
>fire. There was no spark getting to the plugs. Or if there was, there =
>wasn't enough juice to make them fire. I double-checked the firing =
>order, left the old rotor on with the new cap, the old cap on with the =
>new rotor, and then finally put the old rotor and old cap back on, but =
>still no go. I would havbe at least expected it to fire with the old =
>parts back on there, so what could have happened? The plug wires appear =
>in good condition and the ohm reading is well within the limitations =
>listed in the Haynes manual. Did some part pick out this PERFECT time to =
>go out? Any ideas as to what I should check out next?
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Start from scratch and make SURE the timing order is OK.

Make sure the coil wire is properly seated on BOTH ends.

Good luck.
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