So I was driving to work today and my 92 CX just died on me. The car has a d15b7 in it. I haven't had a lot of time to look at it since I was on my way to work. But what I noticed is that it just cranks, I've had this happen on my del sol and it was the distributor. But also I'm not sure if i heard the fuel pump start up. It's kind of hard to hear anyway, when I get more time I'm going to go mess with it but thought I'd ask you guys a little more on what to check.

 

In addition to checking for the fuel pump priming, also check whether the CEL is ON and whether there is spark at the plugs.

 

What is the best way to check for spark? I've of pulling the plug wire, but then I've heard that this way is dangerous. So I'm not exactly sure the best/safest way to check for spark.

 

Just hold the spark plug with big insulated pliers and you shouldn't receive a shock this way. Or you can purchase a spark plug tester like this: http://www.algrovetoolsupply.com/cgi-bin/item/MTN8709
Or if you have a timing light, you can use that to figure out if you have spark or not. If the timing light doesn't flash, there's no spark, otherwise, there's spark.

 

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after you check your fuel pump and spark...get your ignitor inside the distributor tested...i just had this happen three days ago and that was what fellow honda-tech people told me was the prblem...started up perfectly and runs great after i replaced it...hope this helps...also get ignition coil tested while your in there

 

did it start to die and then stall? Or just stall? When it starts to die its usually fuel, when it stalls its usually electrical. I had this happen to me a few times.

 

No it just stalled, tach dropped and it just coasted. Tried to start it a few times, and roll start it but nothing at all.

 

sounds electrical. I remember when the catch for my Fuel pump couldnt get enough fuel. The car would start to die when i turned, and the RPMs would get really low even if i was flooring it. And then it would die. thats normalyy what happens on Honda's becaues the ECU limits it so that it doesnt lean out too much.

 

I'm sure it's something to do with the distributor, I just haven't had a chance to mess with it yet.

 

i have a 1986 crx. and my died last night.. if i pushed the gas a little and turn the key and hold it in place it runs. but if i let go of the key it dies again. do u know anything about that?

 

check the ignitor ..its 90 bucks for my civic...very common problem from what i hear with honda distributors...just fixed mine yesterday

 

i called honda and they told me its was the electric part of the ignition, and tha there is a spring or something in there and isnt working rot... and its $75.. i was on google and found some warehouse tha has the key switch and electric part both for $35 im thinkin bout just replacin the whole damn part... i can still drive the car. i just have to hold the key to the on postion.. its difficult as hell cause i gotta shift to... and the cd player wont kick on at all..