EK B18c

ok my previous post about the wire going to the ignition module has been fixed.
turns out when i pulled everything out it was all trash. so ive went ahead and replaced the icm, coil, and rotor. so my question is where do i go from here. im 100% stumped this is my only car and im running out of moneys.


this was not the wire that was cut there was a connector that looked like a wire should go there so i went ahead and put a wire there and connected it to the icm. "not sure if that should be hooked up"


HELPPP!!!!

d15bvtechatch

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Any CEL?

Former User

You MUST provide all pertinent information about your car and engine. Failure to do so may result in thread closure.

grumblemarc

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https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/ignition-module-3060095/

EK B18c

car is a 98 civic ex engine is a b18c type-r

EK B18c

grumble that was my last post d15 yes there is a cel

grumblemarc

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Yes. I know.

d15bvtechatch

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well what might the cel be?
http://www.phearable.net/tech/mil/readcodes.html

RonJ@HT has a CHECK SPARK link in his SIG.

Former User

Stock type-R distributor?

And definitely check for spark and pull the CEL codes.

Can we assume that the engine won't start? Does the fuel pump prime?

EK B18c

yes stock type-r distributor. trying to get codes now. no the engine does not start fuel pump primes. i had someone try and start car while i put a screwdriver in the coil didnt shock me so no spark

Former User

Pull the codes and check whether the distributor gets voltage.

EK B18c

it only gives two codes, code 22 vtec pressure valve and code 10 intake air tempature sensor. my voltmeter broke so lets just say the distributor isnt getting power what should i do?

Former User

You can buy a digital multimeter for as little as $4 (on sale) at Harbor Freight Tools.

EK B18c

ok lets say it doesnt have power. what steps would i take to fix that?

Former User

Fuse 9 - but you still need a multimeter to do the kind of work you're doing. For example, fuse 9 could be fine but the distributor still does not get voltage.

EK B18c

ok ron i had to work yesterday so i couldnt work on the ride. but today i went and looked at fuse #9 its fine, also there is one under the hood labeled ignition2 but it is fine as well. have not purchased a multimeter yet. im curious what else could cause a distributor not to get power? and also what is the next step i should take?

grumblemarc

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Get the multimeter and stop guessing. That just wastes time.

Former User

If you plan to work on your car, you will need a multimeter. It's as important as any wrench or socket.

In the meantime, have an auto parts store test the ICM. When you get the multimeter, resistance test the coil and also test for voltage at the Blk/Yel wire inside the distributor.

EK B18c

i will get a multimeter asap. i have a brand new icm when i get that multimeter i will let you know the results. thanks for all the help ron.. you too grumpy

beecee18

clearly you can see where the 22 is coming from.