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I'm Getting a code 8...what does it mean?

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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 06:18 AM
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Default I'm Getting a code 8...what does it mean?

After we replaced the distributor on my 93 Accord LX, I am getting a real low idle and it cranks a lot before it fires. Yesterday, the engine light came on. I did the paperclip trick and it flashes 8 times, all short. This means a code eight. Am I correct? I researched and it seems a code 8 means a "Top Dead Center Sensor" error. What exactly does this mean and how do I fix it? Could it be that my timing is off?

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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 08:39 AM
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Default Re: I'm Getting a code 8...what does it mean? (honda_joe)

Your Top Dead Center Sensor is bad or you unplugged it while changing your dist..




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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 12:55 PM
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Default Re: I'm Getting a code 8...what does it mean? (honda_joe)

on your car the sensor is in the dist. It is either bad, or the wiring ir on wrong. chances are with a aftermarket dist.,you got a bad one.
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