Yes I need to check the pickup coils. After I posted I found a wiring
diagram of the distributor. It shows 3 pick up coils: cylinder, crank and
TDC.
shows to be 460 ohms. I'll check them tomorrow.
yes rotor turns.
"remcow" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:xuvqd.14$tQ3.12@fe11.lga...
>
> > I dont have any wiring diagrams.
> >
> > where to next?
> > How can I test the ECU?
>
> Hey Roy
>
> I have never dealt with an 89 Civic, but your rotor is indeed turning,
> right? (just a sanity check to see if the timing belt might have broken -
> you didn't mention it, but you probably checked it).
>
> Also, was wondering if it could be the crank angle sensor? It should be
> inside the distributor - probably a hall sensor. Not sure how to test
those
> without a scope because the levels are very low/fast and can't see them
with
> a voltmeter - static test may not mean much. Its signal goes back the ECM
> and drives your ignitor. Perhaps make sure this sensor goes back to the
ecm?
> Also check to see if the wire from the input of the ignitor to the ECM
isn't
> broken?
>
> My manual only goes back to 96, so unfortunately can't help you with a
> schematic - maybe someone out there can help you with that.
>
>
> Hope you find it soon.
> Remco
>
>
>


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