Typically, you'll need to crank up to 10-18 seconds before a code
is set, hopefully the starter is still in once piece. You might check
and see if the 'check engine light' goes on and off normally. You
can always hookup a sensitive DMM on these, likely a reluctor,
sensors and watch the AC readings for subtle changes...no changes
probably something wrecked in the distributor.

"Roy and Rosa" <rbeaty@grandecom.net> wrote in message news:10ql7m35u1soid0@corp.supernews.com...
> 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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