we originally had a no spark problem but we replaced the distributor and now we have spark but we still cant get it to start. what would be the easiest way reset to tdc and how can i tell if it was just the spark that was the problem? any suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated

 

u need to set the timing

 

how would i go about doing that?

 

Be a little more specific is it a crank no start? or a no crank no start? Think of all the things you need for a car to start, You already checked spark and stated you have spark. you also need fuel, turn the ignition on to see if you hear the fuel pump going. you also need air. Maybe you have a clogged cat? Im just trying to help you further diagnose the issue.

 

i cant explain will take too long. wat year is the car

 

yeah u right

 

take the headers out then try it

 

the fuel pump turns on. it cranks it just doesnt start

its a 1991 honda civic hatchback

 

i cant wait to put my rear lower control arm, exhaust, rear suspension, motor mount

 

crank it with spark plug out just becareful with spark plug cable. see if the engine is flooded

 

let me search honda isis web page to see any bulletin brb

 

yeah definately check if its flooded. it happened to me before

 

does it have spark

 

too moch stuff on the web site

 

it has spark im getting the timing reset today or tomorrow to see if thats the problem

 

timing or fuel...

 

idk.. but is your relay commin on? maybe its the relay or your fuse box under your hood cause it happen to my firends EF9 and he's ecu wasnt throwing codes but was cranking and he replace his distributor before he had this problem because his car was cranking to but didnt want to turn on, so he replaced the relay and the whole fuse box under the hood next to the battery...look at the ecu for codes...

 

yea check the relay for cracked solder before you pay to get the timing reset. could be a free fix with a soldering iron...start with the cheapest possible solution first...always