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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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my b16a just shuts off while driving. tried to turn it back on nothing check my fuel pump fine. check my relays fine it still cranks but wont start. what the *** can it be
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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actually im having the same issue with my d15y7(b15b2 bottom end/y7 top end). its only done it a few times, but it falls on its face and just dies. i cant figure it out either.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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could be the igniter in the distributor
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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had that same prob, had to replace dizzy.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ef9_b20
had that same prob, had to replace dizzy.

eh, i really dont want to drop the money on one of those new...........
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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im thinkin it is the igniter do u know how much that would be?
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by digitally_remastered
eh, i really dont want to drop the money on one of those new...........
you can get one off craigs for pretty cheap
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jdmed3
you can get one off craigs for pretty cheap

brand new? buying another used one could be faulty as well. i shouldnt have to replace an entire dizzy. ive already replaced the cap/rotor/coil with msd units.
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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i had the same problem with my d15b.. after replacing everything i realized it was the distributor. i got mine from pepboys for $130
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