Can the crankshaft sensor be bypassed? Are there any relays between that sensor and the main point of power supply?

 

It's a '98 with a 2.0 liter engine, if that is important.

Also on a '98 CR-V, what are the common problems with a distributor ignition module that does not have a coil pack?

 

The sensor can be bypassed.. Look up "obd-1 swap in an ek"... If you go in the civic FAQ page here on Honda tech and then go to i believe "swap wiring" and go to ckf bypass. It will show you exactly how to do it.. It requires two wire splices at the ecu.

 

http://technet.ff-squad.com/ckftrick.htm

 

What is the issue you are having to be more specific?

 

ckf trick saccord posted worked on my crv. I put a JDM B20 in it and JDM engines don't have the ckf sensor.

Now my only problem is a damn code for the damn evap system and a random cyl 1 missfire that happens like once every 2 weeks.

 

It stops running when the engine gets warmed up. I can drive it around the block, but can't get across town.

 

A lot of the JDM motors don't have EVAP systems since they don't smog like the US.
Your best bet especially if you have a manual is to use a JDM ECU or best yet just convert to obd1 chipped.

 

And why do you think it's the crank sensor?