99 prelude wife parked in garage next day cranks no start checked timing,spark, and fuel all good. acts like its going to start but doesnt any ideas

 

got a p1382 code cylinder position sensor i guess that's inside dist.

 

yes, clear the code and see if it comes back... if it does disconnect the distributor connector and test the resistance between terminal 2 and 4 (when looking at the connector they will be the two terminals on the right hand side) you should have 260-460 ohms.. if not then replace the distributor ignition housing ...

next you will check for a short to ground in the #2 and #4 terminal.. test each terminal for continuity to body ground.. if you have continuity then replace the distributor housing

after those two it get a bit more complicated with testing at the ECM and what not.. chances are you will find your results right away

 

i replaced the distributor the wiring was coming apart still no start

 

Turn the ignition on but don't bother starting the car. Check for battery voltage on the yellow/black wire at the distributor connector.

 

Fuel, ignition, timing, compression. That's all that is needed for the engine to start. You are saying you have 3 of the 4 which are the common problems.

How did you check fuel and spark? You confirmed mechanical timing?