pspryu101

and does anyone live in Vallejo that would like to help me out that has a manual 1993 del sol? I really don't wnna buy a distributor and turns out it's not the problem and they cost a lot and not refundable so if anyone can help me i wud greatly appreciate it just PM me if ur interested

batallic

RPM is jumping, sumtimes just stalls, u can buy a used one on here and try to if it fixes yur problem

Former User

Does the engine lack spark? Did you retrieve a distributor sensor code from the ECU?

If there's no spark and no distributor sensor codes, then remove and test the coil and igniter unit in the distributor. Some auto parts stores will do this for you. Also, do you measure battery voltage on the Black/Yellow wire attached to the igniter unit with the key in ON(II)?

rick_rabies

Ronj@aHt...how did you learn all this stuff? i think you should make a sticky of complex solutions to complex problems that are beyond the basics. not to thread jack, jus an idea

Jimster480

you should really test the distributor. What makes you think its the dizzy anyway? what are your symptoms?

2sLoJR

It listen to him^^^....but yea, it could be something as simple as your rotor, or coil.

Former User

Thanks for the kind words. Honestly, nearly all of my suggestions come from information found in the Civic service manuals.

pspryu101

Well the mechanic said change the ignition coil in the distributor first so we did, bought a new one on ebay and replaced it and now it won't turn on before we replaced the IG coil tho it was turning on and staying on but it shakes erratically and no matter how much u press accelerator it won't go

Former User

Start here:

Is the CEL ON?

Do you lack spark?

Does the fuel pump prime?

1992Si

Generally when you have ignition problems with these old cars, most of us recommend buying a rebuilt dizzy. There about $170.00 and comes with all new internals.

How much did you pay for the coil ?

Jimster480

i noticed that. You must have read those books so many times lol because you seem to know them like the back of your hand. I dont have that, so I go from the knowledge that i already have from experiences that me or one of my friends has had that I have helped them out with. Or stuff that I have learned on here or other places from more knowledgeable people

Former User

Yeah, I too rely on these important types of experiences and then use the service manuals to make sure I get the details right.

pspryu101

Nope no CEL

And yes lack of spark

and yes fuel primes

pspryu101

oh isee where at? i paid about 26 dollars for the IG coil on ebay lol

Former User

Does the distributor get power when the key is in ON(II)?

Test the igniter unit inside of the distributor. It's probably bad.

pspryu101

well i forgot to mention there is a spark but not constant and are you talking about the ICM? how do i do the test?

Jimster480

not a constant spark? it could be a failing coil.

TunerN00b

By checking cold resistance against the acceptable values listed in the service manual.

pspryu101

but the coil is new? from ebay? unless that it's a cheapo defective type? lol

Former User

Some auto parts stores will test the ICM for you. Make some calls to find the ones that will do the test for you.

pspryu101

Oh really? like Autozone, Kragen etc.? I will do that thanks RonJ@HT

Jimster480

im pretty sure AutoZone or Discount Auto will do it. They test just about anything you bring in at the local Discount Auto.

pspryu101

oh i'm goin to stop by today and see but do u guys think they can test the whole dizzy?

mintonbt529

my car isn't getting any spark at all and i just changed my distributer cap not to long ago and i checked and it's not getting a spark at the plug.

Jimster480

sup