"E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
news:BBADF48E.1CCC0%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org...
> On 10/11/03 1:42 PM, in article
> jaYhb.6767$av5.3080@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.n et, "Redwood"
> <mhollandsprint@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > My daughters '92 Civic 1.5L (automatic trans.) turns over, but will not
> > start. It was towed to a shop where they say everything on the ignition
> > checks-out (Coil, ICM (igniter), Main Relay, etc...). They believe the
> > problem is the computer, however, they will not order one to try it out.
I
> > have to tow it to someone else (i.e the dealer) to have further
diagnosis
> > done. Is there anything they or I could be over looking.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
>
> Are they saying that everything checks out, but there is no spark?
>
> Did they check that the electric fuel pump works and verify that it is
> delivering fuel to the engine?
>
> It is reasonable that they would not order a computer just to check it out
> unless you agree to pay for it whether it fixes the problem or not.
> Otherwise if that doesn't fix it, they would be stuck with an expensive,
> unique part and/or a disgruntled customer.
>
> It seems obvious that they are not familiar with or properly equipped to
> diagnose your Civic. A lot of places would bleed your wallet dry even
> though they don't know how to fix it. You should thank them for not
cleaning
> out your bankbook and take it somewhere else.
>
>
Yes, they checked everything that they knew except the computer. It is
getting fuel, but no spark. They replaced the distributer two weeks ago
after the same no start condition. They suspected the reman distributer (it
has a 90 warranty) may have gone bad, but after trying 3 more remans and
tracing through the main relay they gave up. I'm only out the tow bill this
time. They only charge a diagnosis fee if they can figure it out. I now
have to tow it to a different shop. I know a mechanic that specilizes in
electrical problems. Thats were it will go next.

Thanks