B20 in 1991 integra Distributor problems. Help please
 

i have a B20 in my 1991 Integra,i was driving yesterday and my car just cut off.I started it again and it ran fine, then my tach started going crazy.It would go to 8000rpm then back down to 3000 but my engine stayed at the same rpm while this was happening.Then my car cut off again.My check engine light will come on but when i turn the key completly off and back on it goes away and my car will run fine for a little while.Could this be the ignitor? any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks

Re: B20 in 1991 integra Distributor problems. Help please (EA-THatchback)
 

Yep. Sounds like the ignitor. That's exactly what happens when the ignitor starts to go bad.

Re: B20 in 1991 integra Distributor problems. Help please (JasonST)
 

aright thanks, i was not looking forward to buying a new distributor.

Re: B20 in 1991 integra Distributor problems. Help please (EA-THatchback)
 

I just put my new ignitor in and now it wont start at all.I pulled the plug wires and held a screwdriver in it and held it to a bolt and i didnt get anything.suggestions anyone?

Re: B20 in 1991 integra Distributor problems. Help please (EA-THatchback)
 

try to borrow a freinds obd0 distributor (even an SOHC one will work) to see if the car starts, if it does then you will need an entire replacement

Re: B20 in 1991 integra Distributor problems. Help please (DC2 Mang)
 

i went back to the auto parts store and bought a rotor and cap.Still nothing so i went and got a coil...that was my problem.Thanks for the help.